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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

Upper Mount Bethel Township, PA 18013. 5.9 Acres of Residential Land with Home for Sale in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. 3 months.

1460 Pocono Ln #NA, Bartonsville, PA 18321, $1,499, $1 /Sqft, 2 Bd, 2 Ba ; 335 Colgate Ln, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, $2,650, — /Sqft, 3 Bd, 2 Ba ...

Listing #PM-110026 - 1185 Kensington Drive East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East ...

118 Brewster Way, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is a single family home listed for sale at $385000. This is a 5-bed, 2.5-bath, 2272 sqft property.

Listing #PM-110008 - 147 Sweet Fern Road Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for Stroudsburg, ...

Pennsylvania State Police in Stroudsburg were contacted by the Middle Smithfield Elementary School Police and notified of an accidental shooting that ...

East Stroudsburg, PA Category: Certified Nursing Assistant Date Posted ... We are currently recruiting for a Part time or Per Diem CNA to reliably serve ...

More properties near Delaware Water Gap. 1.7 Acres of Residential Land for Sale in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. 6 months. $16,9001.74 acres.

This 2 BR 2.5 Bathroom home features hardwood flooring, a wood burning fireplace, eat in Kitchen, public utilities and Back Deck with flowerbox. Will ...

This residential 3.06-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA can be your dream property with a 840 square foot cabin.

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A car dealership in Monroe County gave back to the community in a big way on Thursday.

Monroe County residents have one last chance this year to get rid of hazardous household waste, as News 13's Ameenah Thompson tells us now is the time to check out your garage and basement.

Marketing director Salena Borsuk says, "We are having a household hazardous waste collection event at our Military Road recycling site that's located in Stroudsburg 1114 Military Road Stroudsburg Pa."

Salena Borsuk marketing director here at Monroe County waste authority tells us this event is only for Monroe County residents.

3688 Bristol Circle East, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is a single family home listed for sale at $340000. This is a 4-bed, 2.5-bath, ...

What started off as a small group of Stroudsburg lawyers is now a full service law firm that serve clients across the country.

1332 Dreher Ave Condo for rent in Stroudsburg, PA. View prices, photos, virtual tours, floor plans, amenities, pet policies, rent specials, ...

For Sale: $254900 ($227/Sqft) - 139 Buck Ln, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1124 Sqft, 44866 sqft lot, House built in 1969, ...

Each year at the end of August, professional tennis players enter into the US Open. The US Open has been played since 1881 and lasts for two weeks.  

134 Azalea Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301 is a 1912 sq. foot 3 bed, 2 bath house for sale. Price: $285000. View property details, photos, ...

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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 -