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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

2 beds, 2.5 baths, 661 sq. ft. condo located at 3451 Fairway Villas Blvd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302. View sales history, tax history, ...

For Sale: 259900 - Residential, 3 bed, 3 bath, 1340 sqft at 127 DUCK Hollow Circle in Labar Village.

Rare opportunity to acquire a 2.7 +/- acre parcel, Industrially zoned(M-1), with over 140 feet of frontage on Route 447 in Stroud Township PA.

LOT 2072 Brighton Ln, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 - 3820 sqft home . Browse photos, take a 3D tour & get detailed information about this property ...

206 Geranium Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 - 1747 sqft home built in 2023 . Browse photos, take a 3D tour & get detailed information about this ...

4 beds, 2.5 baths, 2627 sq. ft. house located at 186 Reilly Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 sold for $455000 on Apr 29, 2022. MLS# PM-95111.

3 beds, 2 baths, 1395 sq. ft. mobile/manufactured home located at 827 Stokes Mill Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 sold for $54660 on Sep 27, 2013.

For Rent: 1800 - Residential, 3 bed, 1 bath, 1006 sqft at 1901 N 5Th Street in Stroudsburg.

1 bed, 1 bath, 788 sq. ft. house located at 126 West View Cir, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 sold for $68000 on Jan 10, 2020.

This 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom rental home has lots of space for your family. Wood burning fireplace, central heating and air conditioning.

See home features for 907 Thornberry Ct, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302, a rental home listing on realtor.com®. Browse property photos, check ...

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Have a question? Send an email now. Listed by: Joshua Mrozinski. exp Realty, LLC - Stroudsburg.

73 Turkey Ridge Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 - 2812 sqft home built in 2001 . Browse photos, take a 3D tour & get detailed information about ...

For Sale: 274800 - Residential, 5 bed, 2 bath, 1884 sqft at 859 Phillips Street in Stroudsburg.

Remodeled modern eat-in kitchen, separate laundry room, screened in porch, attached garage. Granite in kitchen and bathrooms. New B-Dry system in ...

What companies run services between WCHN, NY, USA and Stroudsburg, PA, USA? There is no direct connection from WCHN to Stroudsburg.

Listing #PM-111699 - 127 Duck Hollow Circle Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for Stroudsburg, ...

For Sale: $259900 $194/Sqft, $343/month HOA - 127 Duck Hollow Cir, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 in Labar Village is a 3 bed, 3 bath, 1340 Sqft, ...

For Sale: $429900 $226/Sqft - 1277 Delaware Ave, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is a 3 bed, 3 bath, 1901 Sqft, 11325 sqft lot, House, ...

Spas. The Spa at Stroudsmoor Country Inn · Gear Rentals. Edge of the Woods Outfitters · Nature & Wildlife Areas. Lakota Wolf Preserve · National Parks ...

View listing information for 4705 Willow Road, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18302. Listing details information provided by Thomas McKeown.

3 beds, 2 baths, 1456 sq. ft. house located at 399 Rose Marie Ln, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 sold for $173000 on Jan 19, 2021. MLS# PM-79213.

Brenda K. Balmoos, 64, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, while under hospice care in her mother's home. Born in East Stroudsburg she was ...

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 -