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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

We were thrilled to welcome 84 student artists from throughout the Pocono Mountains to our 30th Annual Student Exhibition!

On Sunday, February 17th we opened the doors on the exhibition as Winterfest in downtown Stroudsburg was wrapping up. From 3-6pm we spoke with tourists, artists, teachers, and loved ones who came to enjoy the multitude of works from K-12 students from our region. What a treat to see the gallery so full of excitement and pride.

We were thrilled to welcome 84 student artists from throughout the Pocono Mountains to our 30th Annual Student Exhibition!

On Sunday, February 17th we opened the doors on the exhibition as Winterfest in downtown Stroudsburg was wrapping up. From 3-6pm we spoke with tourists, artists, teachers, and loved ones who came to enjoy the multitude of works from K-12 students from our region. What a treat to see the gallery so full of excitement and pride.

We were thrilled to welcome 84 student artists from throughout the Pocono Mountains to our 30th Annual Student Exhibition!

On Sunday, February 17th we opened the doors on the exhibition as Winterfest in downtown Stroudsburg was wrapping up. From 3-6pm we spoke with tourists, artists, teachers, and loved ones who came to enjoy the multitude of works from K-12 students from our region. What a treat to see the gallery so full of excitement and pride.

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Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00

Invitation to Bid The Borough of Stroudsburg will receive sealed bids at the Borough Building, 700 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, until 5:00 pm prevailing time on April 1st, 2024, for trenchless repair/slip lining of the Stormwater Line on Ann Street in downtown Stroudsburg, between 5th and 8th Streets. A public bid opening will be held on Tuesday, April 2nd, at 7:00 pm, during the Borough’s regularly scheduled Council Meeting.

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of KATHLEEN JOAN HAMMER a/k/a KATHLEEN J.

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MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Investigators are searching for a man from East Stroudsburg accused of murder. 35-year-old Ricky Vargas...

Stroudsburg Events

Source Event Date
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
6:30pm Planning Commission
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 -

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 -