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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

Since movie musicals’ glory days in the 1930s, the second half of the 20th century saw a steep decline in the popularity and production of musicals in film.

According to Broadway World, “Musicals fell out of fashion in the 1970s and 1980s as several high-profile box office failures made studios wary of investing in the genre. In the 1930s, around 10% of all films were musicals. Today, that number sits below 1%.”

206 Geranium Rd house in East Stroudsburg,PA, is available for rent. This house rental unit is available on Apartments.com, starting at $2200 ...

4419 Woodside Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is a mobile/manufactured home not currently listed. This is a 0-bed, 2-bath, 1144 sqft property.

About This Property. Cute 1/2 bedroom apartment on Scott St! This apartment features an open concept, hardwood floors, and tons of closet space.

For Sale: 825000 - MultiFamily, bed, bath, 7046 sqft at 175-177 Prospect Street in East Stroudsburg.

For Sale: 315000 - MultiFamily, bed, bath, 3288 sqft at 732-734 Monroe Street in Stroudsburg.

Jan. 30—STROUDSBURG — Funk jam band, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong returns to the Sherman Theater stage on Friday, February 2.

... Stroudsburg is a borough in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States. It lies within the Poconos region approximately five miles (8 km) from the ...

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STROUDSBURG – Funk jam band, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong return to the Sherman Theater stage on February 2, 2024. Tickets go on sale to the general ...

Zillow has 19 photos of this $1295000 18 beds, 11 baths, 8680 Square Feet multi family home located at 1961&1971 W Main St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 ...

It shall be unlawful for the owner, custodian or keeper of any dog, bearing the current license tag, to allow such dog to run at large at any time ...

They celebrated 62 wonderful years of marriage together before his passing in 2008. Born in East Stroudsburg, she was the daughter of the late Eugene ...

Zillow has 16 photos of this $166900 3 beds, 2 baths, 1500 Square Feet manufactured home located at 7549 Rocky Rodge, East Stroudsburg, PA 16830 ...

734 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is a multi-family home listed for sale at $315000. This is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 2268 sqft property.

For Rent: 1500 - Residential, 2 bed, 1 bath, 942 sqft at 108 View Lane in Stroudsburg.

For Rent: 2500 - Residential, 4 bed, 2 bath, 2352 sqft at 764 Mohawk Tr Trail in Stroudsburg.

Find Property Information for 732-734 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. View Photos, Pricing, Listing Status & More.

Born in East Stroudsburg, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Metzgar and the late Lydia (Tucker) Metzgar. Evelyn was a life-long member of Christ ...

Step by Step, Inc. is looking for licensed Behavior Consultants in Pike and Monroe counties to provide behavioral health services to children and ...

This 3,288 square foot home was built in 1920 on a lot size of 0.09. This Monroe Street charming 4-unit property is Commercially zoned and offers a ...

Contact us today for more details! Watergap Village Apartments is an apartment located in Monroe County, the 18327 Zip Code, and the Stroudsburg ...

ANDERS, ESQUIRE, P.C.. Stroudsburg, PA 18360. From $18.60 an hour. Full-time. 35 hours per week.

Full Job Description · Respond to all individual volunteer inquiries. · Develop and implement a strategy for actively soliciting, engaging, and ...

Stroudsburg Events

Source Event Date
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 -
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting -

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 -