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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

1 bed, 400 sq. ft. house located at 514 Danas Ct, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 sold for $8500 on Jan 31, 2020. MLS# PM-63994. This is a beautiful, ...

Listing #PM-111725 - 665 Avenue C Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for Stroudsburg, ...

Newly renovated Townhouse with 4 Bedrooms & 1 Bathroom. Available on February 1st. Plenty of private Parking. New Appliances. Property Id: 1227691

For Rent: 2795 - Residential, 3 bed, 3 bath, 1904 sqft at 322 Carnation Road in Monroe Lake.

Get An Agent. Get A Mortgage. Save BIG. Rocket Homes logo. 319 Belton Court Hawthorne, Stroudsburg ...

For Sale: $270000 $129/Sqft - 211 Ellen Ct, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is a 4 bed, 3 bath, 2088 Sqft, 53579 sqft lot, House built in 1992, ...

211 Ellen Ct, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 - 2088 sqft home built in 1992 . Browse photos, take a 3D tour & get detailed information about this property ...

For Sale: 4 beds, 2.5 baths ∙ 2088 sq. ft. ∙ 211 Ellen Ct, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 ∙ $270000 ∙ MLS# PM-111719 ∙ This Jackson Township Bilevel ...

This Jackson Township Bilevel home is cul de sac living. This home Features a 1.23 acre lot, 4 bedrooms 2 1/2 baths, with Jacuzzi tub, ...

Zillow has 10 photos of this $270000 4 beds, 3 baths, 2088 Square Feet single family home located at 211 Ellen Ct, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 built in ...

For Rent: $1900 $2/Sqft - 6 Spring Ln, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1248 Sqft, Apartment, with an estimated value of $1790.

View listing information for 1341 Cerise Way, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301. Listing details information provided by Karyn Malsch.

Explore listing details for 501 Thomas St Apt 2, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, a rental home listing on realtor.com®.

Elsie J. Beaver 83 of East Stroudsburg died December 25, 2023 at home. She was the widow of Frederick Beaver Jr. who passed away in 2002.

Large Newly renovated Townhouse, with plenty of private parking spaces Apply at TurboTenant: Property Id 1227690. Ask a question.

... Stroudsburg, PA 18360 to talk about your ideas and small business needs. Startup and existing business owners are welcome to join. Meet with a ...

125 Barnum St #16, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is a 1 bed, 1 bath, 950 sqft Apartment listed for rent on Trulia for $1400.

View 31 photos for 322 Carnation Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302, a 3 beds, 3 baths, 1904 Sq. Ft. rental home with a rental price of $2795 per ...

1277 Delaware Ave, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 - 1901 sqft home . Browse photos, take a 3D tour & get detailed information about this property for ...

125 Barnum St APT 16, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is an apartment unit listed for rent at $1400 /mo. The 950 Square Feet unit is a 1 bed, ...

For Sale: 49900 - Lots And Land, bed, bath, sqft at 613 McKinley Way in Twin Lake Estates.

View 3 units for 128 Phase East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301 - Apartments for Rent | Zillow, as well as Zestimates and nearby comps.

For Rent: 2650 - Residential, 5 bed, 4 bath, 3468 sqft at 907 Thornberry Court in Woodale Country Acres.

Delaware Water Gap is a borough in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located adjacent to the Delaware Water Gap, the pass through ...

Stroudsburg Events

Source Event Date
Noon: David Parker, Monroe County Commissioner
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

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 -