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Stroudsburg Borough

Address

700 Sarah Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States

Email
lkopp@stroudsburgboro.com
Tax Rate
10.67 mills

Stroudsburg Borough is the historic heart of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, and the only traditional downtown in the Pocono Mountains region. With its walkable streets, Victorian architecture, and vibrant arts scene, Stroudsburg blends small-town charm with urban energy.


🏙️ Civic & Geographic Snapshot

  • Serves as the county seat
  • Covers approximately 1.74 square miles (4.51 km²)
  • Sits at an elevation of around 509 feet (155 meters)
  • Population of roughly 5,927 (based on the 2020 Census)
  • ZIP Code: 18360
  • Served by the Stroudsburg Area School District

🏛️ Historical Significance

  • Founded: Laid out by Colonel Jacob Stroud in 1799; incorporated in 1815
  • Historic Sites: Includes the Stroud Mansion, Monroe County Courthouse, and Academy Hill Historic District—all listed on the National Register of Historic Places
  • Cultural Legacy: Once a key hub for trade and governance in northeastern Pennsylvania

🛍️ Downtown & Lifestyle

  • Main Street: Lined with boutique shops, cafĂ©s, galleries, and live music venues
  • Arts & Events: Home to the Sherman Theater, Pocono Arts Council, and seasonal festivals like StroudFest
  • Dining Scene: Eclectic mix of international cuisine, craft breweries, and farm-to-table eateries

🌿 Natural Setting

  • Creek Confluence: Located at the meeting point of Brodhead, McMichaels, and Pocono Creeks
  • Nearby Attractions: Just 5 miles from the Delaware Water Gap, offering hiking, paddling, and scenic views

🏠 Short-Term Rentals (STRs)

  • Zoning Rules: STRs are prohibited in residential districts (R-1, R-2, R-3) but allowed in all other zones
  • Requirements: License and annual inspection required
  • STR Friendliness: Rated somewhat STR-friendly, with clear zoning boundaries

🌟 Borough Identity

Stroudsburg is a borough that wears its history proudly while embracing modern vibrancy. It’s a place where you can admire 19th-century architecture in the morning, hike a mountain trail in the afternoon, and catch a live show at night. As the county seat, it anchors Monroe County’s civic and cultural life with a distinctive blend of heritage and hospitality.

Short Term Rental Information

The borough of Stroudsburg has implemented a new Short-term Rental Ordinance and refined zoning regulations to prohibit short term rentals in residential districts (R-1, R-2 and R-3) and allow it in all other zoning districts.  A license and annual inspection is required, more details under Housing section on borough's website.  See rules and regulations and permit application below.

Stroudsburg News

Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE OF MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY SPECIAL BOARD MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Monroe County Hospital Authority (the “Authority”) will hold a special meeting on May 15, 2024 at 9:00 A.M.

Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Denise M. Oney a/k/a Denise Oney a/k/a Denise Marie Oney, lateof Polk Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00

Public Notice Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read by the Board of Supervisors of Stroud Township at their regular meeting scheduled to be held at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 7:00 PM for the purchase of the following, to wit: 54,700 square yards, more or less, Double Bituminous Seal Coat as directed by the Township.

According to a Pennsylvania State Police release, crews were dispatched just after 6:00 p.m to mile marker 1.4 on I-380 Northbound for a crash ...

A former Pitt wrestler, who served as the Stroudsburg Area School District's athletic director and wrestling coach, died in a car accident ...

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Stroudsburg Area School District's athletic director and wrestling coach - considered one of Pennsylvania's all-time great wrestlers - has been ...

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STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local school district is in mourning after a tragedy involving its athletic director.

House For Sale for $289900 USD. 3 beds, 1 bath, 1500 sqft at 1714 N 5Th Street in Stroudsburg, PA, 18360.

548 Main St #5A, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is an apartment unit listed for rent at $1200 /mo. The -- sqft unit is a 1 bed, 1 bath apartment unit.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local school district is in mourning after a tragedy involving its athletic director.

Stroudsburg High School Coach Sean Richmond was killed this weekend when he was struck by a tractor-trailer.

Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Monroe COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA In the Matter of Petition for Change of Name of Aydin Bradley NO: No 2164 Civil 2024 Notice is hearby given that on April 2, 2024, the petition of Livia Smith was filed in the abovenamed Court, requesting an order to change the name of Aydin Bradley to Aydin Smith.

Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that East Brown Street Associates, LLC (the Company), a Pennsylvania Limited Liability Company, has voluntarily dissolved, and is in the process of winding up its affairs. Any person or entity having a present or contingent claim against the Company is requested to forward it, in writing, to the attention of William B.

Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00

Sheriff's Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 007355-CV-2023 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, May 30, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Newly renovated studio apartment located right on Main Street. Location is perfect in this studio apartment. Each unit includes 1 off street ...

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Own your own LAKEFRONT GETAWAY!! This fully-furnished 4 bedroom 3 bath home with sauna is just what you need to escape everyday life.

TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— One person has been identified after a fatal crash Saturday evening on Interstate 380 Northbound.

According to the Monroe County Coroner, 38-year-old Sean Richmond, Stroudsburg Athletic Director and Wrestling Coach, has been identified as the victim of the crash.

He was on his way to the school's prom at Kalahari Resorts before the accident according to authorities.

Stroudsburg wrestling coach, athletic director Sean Richmond was killed in a car accident on Interstate 380.

Monroe County Series: Line Dancing Location: Pocono YMCA Bring your ... Location: Pocono YMCA 809 Main St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Cancer Support ...

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Stroudsburg Events

Source Event Date
4:30pm Streets Committee
David Krissman
1:00pm Mental Health Committee
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
5:15pm Parking Committee
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting -
4:30pm Codes Committee
6:00pm PR/Media Committee
Noon: Shayna Canty: AmeriCorps Community VISTA Amb
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
Noon: Jospeh A. Akob: Executive Director ESU
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
Stroudsburg First Saturday Art Walk -
5:00pm Junior Council Committee
7:00pm Council Meeting
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting -
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
6:30pm Planning Commission
4:30pm Redevelopment Committee
4:00pm Shade Tree Commission
Noon: Kenneth Long: ESU President
1:00pm Mental Health Committee
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting -
4:30pm Streets Committee

SASD Calendar

Source Event Date
First Day of School
Labor Day Holiday (Schools Closed)
2 Hour Delay - Students Only/Act 80 Faculty Data Meeting
Star Dental Van - SHS and B.F. Morey Elementary -
Middle School Open House -
Hamilton Elementary Open House -
Rachels Challenge -
Act 80 Day (Indigenous Peoples' Day) - No School for Students
Star Dental Van - SHS & BF Morey Elementary -
Star Dental Van -
Act 80 Day - No School for Students
Thanksgiving Recess - Schools Closed
School Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting -
Special meeting re: possible expulsion -
JH - Scheduling Night -
Chamber Orchestra -
JH - Scheduling Night (Snow Date) -
5th Grade Band, Chorus, Orchestra -
District Art Show -
High School Musical -
6/7 Orchestra -
6/7 Band -
8/9 Grade Band -
National Junior Honor Society Ceremony -
HS Hall of Fame Concert -