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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

This property is not currently for sale. Browse homes for sale in East Stroudsburg, PA, and get in touch with a real estate agent today to find ...

SLP-CCC or CF, Early Childhood. Calling on Speech-Language Pathologists (Clinical Fellows or ASHA-certified Speech Pathologists) with a passion ...

A Main Street bar was approved for an expansion at the Stroudsburg Borough Council meeting last week.

Nestled within the picturesque Mountaintop Estates in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, this charming three-bedroom, 2 bath colonial home sits ...

962 Mohican Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18302 is a 2425 sq. foot 3 bed, 2 bath house for sale. Price: $275000. View property details, photos, ...

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In the Poconos, an alcohol-free Saint Patrick's dinner was held on Sunday.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A month of parades celebrating Saint Patrick continued Sunday in northeastern Pennsylvania.

STROUDSBURG, PA — Prepare for an unforgettable musical journey as Start Making Sense, the Talking Heads tribute band, comes to the Sherman Theater ...

View 5 pictures of the 1 units for 476 Sassafrass Way Stroudsburg PA 18360 - Apartments for Rent | Zillow, as well as Zestimates and nearby comps.

For Sale: 275000 - Residential, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2425 sqft at 962 Mohican Road in Mountain Top Estates.

For Sale: 309000 - Residential, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2310 sqft at 6562 Cone Road in Creek Estates.

Motivated Seller!!Bring your offers to the table. Beautiful 2 Bed 1 bath Mobile Home just listed in this Beautiful community of Pocono Mobile Home ...

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Virginia Cummings, lateof East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, ...

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Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF ETHEL I. ZIPP a/k/a ETHEL ZIPP late of Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County Pennsylvania. LETTERS TESTAMENTARY in the above-named estate having been granted to Lisa Hoffman.

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of JOHN E. OPEL, JR. a/k/a JOHN E.

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Listing #PM-113733 - 476 Sassafrass Way Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for Stroudsburg, ...

View listing information for 136 Rock Road, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18302. Listing details information provided by Chelsea Aleksich.

962 Mohican Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is a single family home listed for sale at $275000. This is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2425 sqft property.

2825 Jackson Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is a single family home listed for sale at $399900. This is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 2540 sqft property.

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Fri, 22 Mar 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 1180 CIVIL 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, April 25, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 22 Mar 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 7307 CIVIL 22 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, April 25, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

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 -