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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, cafés, 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

Quilting may be considered a lost art today. But a group of realtors in Monroe County have found their stitch in time. Now they’re using the patch work to bring the community together and give back.

Selling houses isn’t the only thing happening at Keller Williams Real Estate in Stroudsburg.

Realtors are hard at work quilting.

Campsites: 42 power & water, 138 full hookups, 53 Rentals. More of a Party place. Visit TL South if you want peace ... Location. Timothy Lake Road ...

STROUDSBURG, PA — American contemporary Christian singer/songwriter Jeremy Camp is headed to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA at 8 p.m. on ...

Pamela S. Zimmermann, 66, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on March 24, 2024 in Stroudsburg, PA. She worked for Adelphia Fire.

Stroudsburg Softball suffered their first loss on Monday as they fell to Easton Area, 11-4. P Hannah Helm, 12, surrendered six runs in the first ...

Browse 10 photos for 404 N 8th St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, a 3 beds, 1 baths, 900 Sq. Ft. townhomes renting for $1700 per month.

404 N 8th St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is a townhouse listed for rent at $1700 /mo. The 900 Square Feet townhouse is a 3 beds, 1 bath townhouse.

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For Sale: 9900 - Lots And Land, bed, bath, sqft at Lot 65 Woodcrest Drive in Lake of The Pines.

Elizabeth B. "Betty" Schuler, 87, of Stroudsburg, died early Tuesday morning, March 26, 2024, at Pleasant Valley Manor where she was a resident...

For Sale: 4 beds, 3.5 baths ∙ 2749 sq. ft. ∙ 6112 Wales Ct, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 ∙ $575000 ∙ MLS# PAMR2003116 ∙ Coming Soon: This ...

Coming Soon - 6112 Wales Ct, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301 is a 2749 sq. foot 4 bed, 4 bath house for sale. Price: $575000.

For Sale: 225000 - Residential, 3 bed, 1 bath, 1200 sqft at 12124 Big Buck Lane in Pocono Wild Haven.

265 Somerset Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 - 1566 sqft home built in 1986 . Browse photos, take a 3D tour & see rental costs & information about ...

Check out this apartment for rent at 314 Main St Apt 1, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. View listing details, floor plans, pricing information, ...

Russell G. "Russ" Hooey, 85, of East Stroudsburg, passed away on Sunday March 24, 2024, at the Lehigh Valley Hospital – Pocono.

215-217 King St, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is for sale. View 25 photos of this 6 bed, 4 bath, 2240 sqft. multi family home with a list price of ...

This vacant residential 0.29-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA could be the ideal location for your dream home.

Woodcrest Dr Lot 65, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is for sale. View 5 photos of this 0.29 acre lot land with a list price of $9900.

Zillow has 5 photos of this $9900 0.29 Acres lot located at 65 Woodcrest Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 MLS #PM-113783.

For Sale: Lot 65 Woodcrest Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 ∙ $9900 ∙ MLS# PM-113783 ∙ Come check out this lot in a great location for commuters!

Coming Soon - 249 Reunion Rdg, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301 is a 3804 sq. foot 4 bed, 3 bath house for sale. Price: $550000.

Full job description. Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN Job Location: East Stroudsburg, PA NOW OFFERING A 10k SIGN ON BONUS

Ask about our $50 incentive program for paying your rent on time! Large 2 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment located minutes from 80 and the NJ border.

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 -