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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

This commercial 1.97-acre property for lease in Monroe County, PA features industrial opportunities and offers a great location along with a 167 ...

This commercial 5.12-acre property for lease in Monroe County, PA features industrial opportunities and offers a great location along with a 3905 ...

Lot Size: 0.48 Acres. School Info. Assigned Schools Information: Stroudsburg Junior High School, Public District Grades ...

2725 Hedgerow Ln #67, Stroud Twp, PA 18360. $16,000. 0.45 ; 2727 Hedgerow Ln #66, Stroud Twp, PA 18360. $16,000. 0.48 ; Pa Route 191 Avenue, Stroudsburg ...

67 Broad St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. $395,000. 5 ; 510-512 N Courtland St, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. $350,000. 6 ; 70 Lackawanna Ave, East Stroudsburg, ...

2725 Hedgerow Lane, Unit 67, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is a single family home listed for sale at $16000. This is a 0-bed, 0-bath property.

This peaceful and secluded Country Mountain Estate of over 370 acres is truly one of a kind. From the scenic water views and ...

Moving to Monroe County, Stroudsburg, PA. Airports. Living in Monroe County provides easy access to Lehigh Valley International, located just 42 ...

Monroe County2,994 sq ft • 5 bd. East Stroudsburg, PA 18302. 4.9 Acres of Residential Land with Home for Sale in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania. 7 months.

12308 Haven Wood Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is a single family home not currently listed. This is a 4-bed, 2.5-bath, 1944 sqft property.

525 Avenue F, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 - 1830 sqft home built in 1951 . Browse photos, take a 3D tour & get detailed information about this property ...

For Sale: 410000 - Residential, 3 bed, 3 bath, 2904 sqft at 116 LOCUST DRIVE in East Stroudsburg.

For Sale: 49900 - Residential, bed, bath, sqft at 6775 Cherry Valley Road in Glenview Estates.

For Sale: 419900 - Residential, 3 bed, 4 bath, 2526 sqft at 5873 Cherry Valley Road in Stroudsburg.

DENTIST RECOMMENDATIONS - Looking for a dentist in the Tannersville and surrounding areas. I use to use Chestnuthill Dental, but they have not ...

For Sale: 2 beds, 1 bath ∙ 1080 sq. ft. ∙ 525 Avenue F, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 ∙ $223000 ∙ MLS# PM-111760 ∙ Attractive Older Ranch Home.

View 2 photos for 5284 Neola Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, a 1 beds, 1 baths, 500 Sq. Ft. rental home with a rental price of $1400 per month.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police say they are seeking a wanted individual.

Ask how you can get a $50 discount off the rental amount each month!Step into this large unit that has been freshly painted with a living and ...

Listing #PM-111744 - 6775 Cherry Valley Road Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for Stroudsburg, ...

116 Locust Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301 is a 2904 sq. foot 3 bed, 3 bath house for sale. Price: $410000. View property details, photos, ...

Michael Alan McCafferty, 66, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital – Monroe Campus in Stroudsburg, PA. He was born on December 21, 1957, ...

5873 Cherry Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is a single family home listed for sale at $419900. This is a 3-bed, 3.5-bath, 2526 sqft property.

3 beds, 3 baths ∙ 2526 sq. ft. ∙ 5873 CHERRY VALLEY ROAD, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 ∙ MLS#: PAMR2002730 ∙ Escape to serenity in this exquisite ...

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 -