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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

Monroe Plaza is 0.8 miles away, and Pocono Plaza is within a 26 minutes walk. Parks and Recreation. Recreational activities near 393 Powerhouse lane ...

HANDYMAN SPECIAL- CASH ONLY. East Stroudsburg Boro. Three bedrooms, one bath, basement, attic and 2 car detached garage . Front covered porch.

Listing #PM-109572 - 305 Paula Drive Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for Stroudsburg, ...

About This Property. Amazing 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhouse in East Stroudsburg. Amenities included: balcony, central air, central heat, deck, ...

This vacant residential 2.61-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA could be the ideal location for your dream home. View this Stroudsburg ...

Disabled veterans from our area got a chance to do some fly fishing today. It's something the nonprofit “Project Healing Waters” and the Stroudsburg Rotary have been doing for 7 years now... and as News 13's Ameenah Thompson tells us this year was no different.

"I'll do anything for a vet I mean those people sacrificed there lives so the three of us the four of us can stand here today and be free and enjoy life why wouldn't we do things for them" says Ray Starner.

For Sale: $65000 ($24904/Acre) - 3 Five Springs Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, 3 Acre land, with an estimated value of $92008.

Home Value & Comps 2652 Route ; 6631 Route #203, Cresco, PA 18326, $1,300, — /Sqft ; 1245 Chateau Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302, $2,300, — /Sqft ; 287 ...

For Rent: $1800 ($2/Sqft) - 42 Borough St #d, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 in Borough Park is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 1024 Sqft, sqft lot, Apartment built ...

Get An Agent. Get A Mortgage. Save BIG. Rocket Homes logo. 134 Pasquin Dr, East Stroudsburg ...

Ride now. Public transit that comes to you. Short $2 rides. Pocono Summit / Mt. Pocono and Eastburg / Stroudsburg / DWG areas of Monroe County, PA.

Office space for lease at 1 Washington St, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. Visit Crexi.com to read property details & contact the listing broker.

134 Pasquin Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is a single family home listed for sale at $475000. This is a 4-bed, 3.5-bath, 4257 sqft property.

Listing #PM-109531 - 165 Westhills Drive Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for Stroudsburg, ...

Current tenants include a financial advisor and a counseling practice, making it an ideal environment for various businesses. Downtown East ...

511 Brown St, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360 is a 1480 sq. foot 3 bed, 3 bath house for sale. Price: $339900. View property details, photos, ...

Listing #PM-109510 - 304 Hollow Road #37 East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East ...

414 Laramie Rd is within 22 minutes or 9.7 miles from Northampton C.C., Monroe. It is also near East Stroudsburg University and Lafayette College.

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For Sale: $195000 ($131/Sqft), $300/month HOA - 304 Hollow Rd #37, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is a 2 bed, 2 bath, 1484 Sqft, 1307 sqft lot, ...

Get An Agent. Get A Mortgage. Save BIG. Rocket Homes logo. 122 Reston Dr, East Stroudsburg ...

Listing #PM-109500 - 3144 Parliament Drive East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East ...

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Detectives say ... However, investigators stated the remains were determined to be from a white man. Pa.

John was born in Queens, New York to Elaine Blum and William K. Veith. As a youth he moved to Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, where he graduated from ...

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 -