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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 Sale: 375000 - Residential, 3 bed, 3 bath, 1530 sqft at 149 Lincoln Road in Winona Lakes.

View listing information for 5301 Hilltop Circle, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301. Listing details information provided by Stephanie Hopson.

View listing information for 901 Church Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360. Listing details information provided by Heather Schierloh.

Listing #PM-111587 - 901 Church Street Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for Stroudsburg, ...

Zillow has 50 photos of this $595000 4 beds, 1 bath, 3726 Square Feet single family home located at 1167 Great Oak Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 ...

Listing #PM-111579 - 510-512 N Courtland Street East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East ...

For Sale: $350000 $143/Sqft - 510-512 N Courtland St, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is a 6 bed, 2 bath, 2452 Sqft, 7405 sqft lot, Multi-family built ...

1715 Quentin Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 - 1850 sqft home built in 1962 . Browse photos, take a 3D tour & get detailed information about this ...

Read on to find out where you can contribute. Women's Resources of Monroe County Inc. - Address: Po Box 645, Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327. Allentown ...

510-512 N Courtland St, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is for sale. View 24 photos of this 6 bed, 2 bath, 2452 sqft. multi family home with a list ...

Zillow has 24 photos of this $350000 6 beds, 2 baths, 2452 Square Feet multi family home located at 510-512 N Courtland St, East Stroudsburg, PA ...

503 Thomas St APT 2, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is an apartment unit listed for rent at $1350 /mo. The -- sqft unit is a 2 beds, 1 bath apartment unit.

Travel guide: Pennsylvania's Easton, Jim Thorpe, Lititz, Stroudsburg, Doylestown rank in coziest for winter. What they offer for Christmas.

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20 Skyview Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is for sale. View 7 photos of this 0.49 acre lot land with a list price of $44900.

This rural residential 4.28-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA could be the ideal location for your dream home.

Penn Estates Rental for rent in East Stroudsburg, PA. View prices, photos, virtual tours, floor plans, amenities, pet policies, rent specials, ...

For Sale: 299990 - Residential, 4 bed, 3 bath, 1840 sqft at 12514 High Meadow Drive in Pocono Wild Haven.

Please check rules for renting/airbnb. See All. Listing Agent. Lisa Sanderson. Keller Williams Real Estate - Stroudsburg (570) 350 ...

For Sale: White Dove Ct, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 ∙ $82500 ∙ MLS# PM-111565 ∙ Look no further. You will have 4 acres of relatively flat land ...

For Sale: $82500 $19276/Acre - White Dove Court, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 4 Acre land, with an estimated value of $102607.

White Dove Ct, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is for sale. View 1 photos of this 4.28 acre lot land with a list price of $82500.

For Rent: 2600 - Residential, 3 bed, 3 bath, 1815 sqft at 5870 Neola Road in Pleasant View Park.

You will have 4 acres of relatively flat land to build your forever home or you could eventually build 4 homes. A great location for commuters close ...

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 -