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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, cafĂ©s, 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

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330 Rolling Hills Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is a single family home listed for sale at $455000. This is a 4-bed, 2.5-bath, ...

2138 Eilenberger Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 - 3605 sqft home built in 1998 . Browse photos, take a 3D tour & see rental costs & information ...

1626 Glacier Drive, Blakeslee, $312,000, 1,236 square feet, $252 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. East Stroudsburg. 243 Kings Pond ...

For Rent: $1300 $2/Sqft - 118 S Courtland St, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 800 Sqft, Apartment, with an estimated value of ...

Listing #PM-111091 - 800 Hallet Road East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East Stroudsburg, ...

SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Walter Kenneth Parfaite, age 35, of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 72 months’ imprisonment by U.S. District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion for possessing with intent to distribute 5 grams and more of methamphetamine.

Listing #PM-111087 - 861 Scott Street Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for Stroudsburg, ...

For Rent: $2000 $2/Sqft - 208 Leland Ter, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is a 4 bed, 2 bath, 1061 Sqft, House, with an estimated value of $1626.

Moving to Monroe County, East Stroudsburg, PA. Airports. Living in Monroe County provides easy access to Lehigh Valley International, located just ...

Schedule your showing today. See All. Listing Agent. Terri Harris. Redstone Run Realty, LLC - Stroudsburg (917) ...

This beautiful mountain condominium in Northslope 1 overlooks Shawnee Mountain Ski where you will enjoy cozy sunrises and sunsets.

Have a question? Send an email now. Listed by: Bob Kelly. Keller Williams Real Estate - Stroudsburg.

See home features for 2138 Eilenberger Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, a rental home listing on realtor.com®. Browse property photos, check ...

Apply for a AMN Healthcare Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) job in East Stroudsburg, PA.

View 12 photos for East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, a 4 beds, 2 baths, 1453 Sq. Ft. rental home with a rental price of $2400 per month.

This vacant residential 0.99-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA could be the ideal location for your dream home.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A foodbank in Monroe County is helping hundreds of families, but their focus is on our four-legged ...

337 Hyland Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 - 1453 sqft home built in 1992 . Browse photos, take a 3D tour & see rental costs & information about ...

80 Lenox Ave, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 - 1300 sqft home built in 1910 . Browse photos, take a 3D tour & see rental costs & information about ...

324 Copper Ln Condo for rent in East Stroudsburg, PA. View prices, photos, virtual tours, floor plans, amenities, pet policies, rent specials, ...

Step into your serene haven within a lake community! This TURNKEY 3bd ranch boasts an inviting open layout w/ STUNNING cathedral ceilings & wood ...

127 Riverbend Ter, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301 is a 1404 sq. foot 3 bed, 2 bath house for sale. Price: $285000. View property details, photos, ...

To encourage students to become aware of how much time they use apps on their phones, The Mountaineer conducted a small survey in October at Stroudsburg Junior High School. According to this census, 73 percent of students spend approximately 2 hours or more on their phones daily. The app that 50 percent of students use most frequently is TikTok. 

 

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 -