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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

For Rent: $1499 $2/Sqft - 255 Washington St #1, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is a 1 bed, 1 bath, 800 Sqft, Apartment, with an estimated value of ...

View 9 photos for 65 Prospect St, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, a 3 beds, 2 baths, 1800 Sq. Ft. rental home with a rental price of $1800 per month.

Listing #PM-111692 - 859 Phillips Street Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for Stroudsburg, ...

Listing #PM-111690 - 4705 Willow Road East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East Stroudsburg, ...

Beacon Hill Concerts - James Reese and Jacob Perry

Join Beacon Hill Concerts on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 3:00pm for “Cruel Amaryllis”.

Beacon Hill Concerts - James Reese and Jacob Perry

Join Beacon Hill Concerts on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 3:00pm for “Cruel Amaryllis”.

4705 Willow Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is for sale. View 9 photos of this 3 bed, 1 bath, 1728 sqft. single family home with a list price of ...

For Sale: 3 beds, 1 bath ∙ 1728 sq. ft. ∙ 4705 Willow Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 ∙ $179900 ∙ MLS# PM-111690 ∙ NO SHOWINGS AT THIS TIME!

Listing #PM-111688 - 298 Whispering Hills Drive East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East ...

For Sale: 14000 - Lots And Land, bed, bath, sqft at Gingerbread Ln 57 in Leisure Lands.

This residential 4.15-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA can be your dream property with a 8836 square foot house.

Listing #PM-111685 - 504 Hallet Road East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East Stroudsburg, ...

Welcome to a grand 6-bedroom, 4-bath contemporary that exudes grand and lavishness at every turn. This massive residence is characterized by ...

504 Hallet Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 - 8836 sqft home built in 1986 . Browse photos, take a 3D tour & get detailed information about this ...

For Sale: $427000 $48/Sqft - 504 Hallet Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is a 6 bed, 5 bath, 8836 Sqft, 180774 sqft lot, House built in 1986, ...

Want to save $50 each month off your rent? Ask us how today! Nice 1 bedroom apartment with Off Street Parking in Stroudsburg Borough!

504 Hallet Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is for sale. View 43 photos of this 6 bed, 5 bath, 8836 sqft. single family home with a list price of ...

13 Schoolhouse Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is currently not for sale. The -- sqft home type unknown home is a -- beds, -- baths property.

FOX56 WOLF TV carries news, sports, weather and coverage of local events in the Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania area, including Mountain Top, Plymouth, ...

2nd Floor, Spacious 1 Bedroom Walk-up Apartment with Eat-in Kitchen and Large Living Room with Plenty of Storage.

The National Junior Honor Society held a Canned Food Drive from November 15th to December 12. The top three homerooms that donated the most cans of food won prizes. First place was Duck Donuts, second place was five Mountie Money per student, and third place was three Mounie Money per student. Mr. Rimby’s homeroom won by a landslide of 117 cans of donated food. In total, 750 cans were raised and all of it is going to be donated to the United Methodist Church in Stroudsburg. Good job NJHS!

612 Phillips St Townhome for rent in Stroudsburg, PA. View prices, photos, virtual tours, floor plans, amenities, pet policies, rent specials, ...

Laundry/Mudroom and Walk-in Closet Complete This Home! See All. Listing Agent. Walter Lewis. Keller Williams Real Estate - Stroudsburg (570) ...

See Apartment Apartment 2 for rent at 421 Reeders Run Rd in Stroudsburg, PA from $1300 plus find other available Stroudsburg apartments.

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 -