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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, 06 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.

Students throughout the county had their artwork on display at the Monroe County Children’s Roundtable, an annual community event held at Northampton Community College – Pocono.

Award winners were announced during the event and winning pieces will be on display at the Monroe County Administration Building at One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, for a year. Details forthcoming.

213 Glenoak Forest, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is a single family home not currently listed. This is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 960 sqft property.

Type: Residential. Sub-Type: Single Family Detached. Style: Contemporary, Contemporary. Lot Size: 0.26 Ac. MLS Number: PM-114881. Year Built: 1988.

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, US is a borough in Monroe County and serves as its county seat. It was incorporated in 1836 and has a rich history ...

$2,450 USD/mo. 3; 1; 1,280; 0.12 ac Lot Size; Residential. Open House. No open houses ...

Monroe County · Stroud Township · Arlington ... Eastern Monroe Public Library. Open today at 12:00-17:00.. 1002 PA-611, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, United ...

Type: Residential. Sub-Type: Single Family Detached. Listing Status: Active. Style: Ranch, Ranch. Lot Size: 1.11 Ac. MLS Number: PM-114841.

Sun, 05 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 Arthuria Davis-Barnett NO: 002322-CV-2024 Notice is hearby given that on April 10, 2024, the petition of Arthuria Davis-Barnett wasfiled in the above named Court, requesting an order to change the name of Arthuria Davis-Barnett to Artheria Davis-Barnett . The Court has fixed August 5, 2024, at 1:30 p.m.

2 beds, 2 baths, 1424 sq. ft. condo located at 245 Summit Cir, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. View sales history, tax history, home value estimates, ...

Use the new Homes.com Neighborhood Search to find the neighborhood near J.T. Lambert Intermediate School in East Stroudsburg, PA to call your home ...

Have a question? Send an email now. Listed by: Bob Kelly. Keller Williams Real Estate - Stroudsburg.

For Rent: $1850 $2/Sqft - 19 Mt Nebo Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 960 Sqft, Apartment, with an estimated value of $1871.

For Rent: $1000 $2/Sqft - 900 Ann St # 952, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 in Downtown Stroudsburg is a 1 bath, 500 Sqft, Apartment, with an estimated ...

1170 Red Fox Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, United States. Map. Waterfront Park Reviews: Insider Insights and Visitor Experiences ...

View 5 photos for 11 Hilltop Cir, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302, a 3 beds, 2 baths, 1136 Sq. Ft. rental home with a rental price of $1500 per month.

East Stroudsburg, PA – The Board Of Directors of Monroe County Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce that Scott J. Fabian has been named ...

m. Phone: (570)629-3061 • Fax: (570)629-3063. 8050 Running Valley Road Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Come explore the trails​! They are open dawn to dusk ...

Ask us how to save $50 each month on your rent! Cute and Cozy studio apartment with murphy bed, full kitchen and bathroom.

See photos, floor plans and more details about 900 Ann St in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Visit Rent. now for rental rates and other information ...

Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF DAVID FORTH a/k/a DAVID S. FORTH a/k/a DAVID SEL-WYN FORTH, late of Hamilton Township, Monroe Coun-ty, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00

Estate Notice- McIsaac ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Mary Linda McIsaac, also known as Mary L. McIsaac, late of Jackson Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF MICHAEL J. KNIOLEK A/K/A MICHAEL JULIAN KNIOLEK, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF KATHERINE A. PRICE a/k/a KATHERINE PRICE, late of Barrett Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

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 -