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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

Get A Mortgage. Save BIG. Rocket Homes logo. 117 View Ln, Stroudsburg$180,000. Buyer Closing ...

This vacant residential 0.54-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA could be the ideal location for your dream home.

For Rent !! End unit Townhouse 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, located within minutes to I80, Lehigh Valley Pocono Hospital, ESU, shopping and so much ...

Listed by Bob Hay • Keller Williams Real Estate - Stroudsburg ...

Tour guides share information about iconic buildings, lesser-known landmarks, and tales of residents who helped shape the community.

This residential 2.03-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA can be your dream property with a 2994 square foot mobile home.

Get An Agent. Get A Mortgage. Save BIG. Rocket Homes logo. 330 Rolling Hills Dr, East Stroudsburg$455,000. Buyer Closing ...

For Sale: $155000 $93/Sqft, $83/month HOA - 4203 Acorn Cir, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 1673 Sqft, 13068 sqft lot, ...

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1781 Big Ridge Dr Townhome for rent in East Stroudsburg, PA. View prices, photos, virtual tours, floor plans, amenities, pet policies, ...

For Rent: 6200 - Residential, 8 bed, 5 bath, 6300 sqft at 345 Possinger Drive in Stroudsburg.

East Stroudsburg is the largest municipality in Monroe County and in the East Stroudsburg, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

For Sale: 352500 - Residential, 3 bed, 2 bath, 1682 sqft at 122 Wendell Road in Lake Valhalla.

Total Number of Schools: · Bushkill El Sch (K-5) · East Stroudsburg El Sch (K-5) · East Stroudsburg SHS North (9-12) · East Stroudsburg SHS South (9- ...

278 Whispering Hills Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is a 1810 sqft, 3 bed, 2 bath Foreclosure Single-Family Home. Buy Through Auction.com.

For Sale: 359000 - Residential, 4 bed, 3 bath, 2478 sqft at 249 Pin Oak Road in Pennbrook Farms.

Born on May 10, 1924 in Stroudsburg, PA, Louise was the daughter of the late Leah E. Nauman Decker and Roy M. Decker. Her father served Monroe County ...

View 15 photos for 910 Sherwood Forest Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, a 9 beds, 5 baths, 4910 Sq. Ft. rental home with a rental price of $5800 per ...

Large Home with 9 Bedroom and 5 bathrooms. Comes fully furniture.Enjoy the amazing flat backyard with HEATED PRIVATE POOL (20x30 size)Tastefully ...

This vacant residential 1.42-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA could be the ideal location for your dream home. View this Stroudsburg ...

For Sale: 695000 - Residential, 5 bed, 2 bath, 2428 sqft at 237 Michaels Road in East Stroudsburg.

For Sale: $139900 $98521/Acre - Lot V8 Godfreys Gate, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 1 Acre land, with an estimated value of $70090.

Stroudsburg Events

Source Event Date
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
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -

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 -