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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

This vacant residential 13.83-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA could be the ideal location for your dream home. View this Stroudsburg ...

For Sale: $275000 ($232/Sqft), $300/month HOA - 352 Hollow Rd #10, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is a 2 bed, 3 bath, 1186 Sqft, 871 sqft lot, ...

Take a closer look at this $205000, 2 bed, 2 bath, 1904 SqFt, Single Family for sale, located at 198 BROAD ST in Stroudsburg, PA 18360.

Step into this amazing 2nd floor 2 bedroom apartment located in the heart of East Stroudsburg Borough! The apartment features like new appliances, no ...

I am a very easy going woman. Fun to be around & live with. I am currently working 2 jobs in stroudsburg & I am trying to move in that area!

This residential 2.41-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA can be your dream property with a 3554 square foot house. View this Stroudsburg ...

Find tickets for upcoming concerts at Camp Out Poconos in East Stroudsburg, PA. Get venue details, event schedules, fan reviews, ...

Monroe Plaza is 1 mile away, and Pocono Plaza is within a 24 minutes walk. Parks and Recreation. Recreational activities near 2 br, 2 bath House - 403 ...

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — You don't have to wait until St. Patrick's Day to celebrate your Irish heritage.

View Today & Experience the Allure of the Stroudsburg's Country, Yet Blossoming Downtowns & Lifestyle! View More. Property Details ...

Listing #PM-109270 - 6714 Elm Road East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East Stroudsburg, ...

This rural residential 26.15-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA can be your dream property with a 2742 square foot house.

For Sale: $99900 ($93/Sqft), $67/month HOA - 6714 Elm Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1072 Sqft, 45302 sqft lot, House built in ...

234 Rinker Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is a single family home listed for sale at $699500. This is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 2742 sqft property.

Get An Agent. Get A Mortgage. Save BIG. Rocket Homes logo. 202 Black Cherry Ln, East Stroudsburg$179,900. Buyer Closing ...

Listing #PM-109248 - 1283 Lace Drive East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East Stroudsburg, ...

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EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials announced that a man has been ... Rainbows stretch across PA skies after thunderstorms ...

SCRANTON - The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Terrance Tyson, age 45, of East Stroudsburg, ...

While the East Stroudsburg South at Pleasant Valley and Stroudsburg at Northampton matchups give those four schools a chance to have a less ...

Rehabilitators at The Wilderz at Pocono Wildlife Center near Stroudsburg are helping an opossum named Daisy get back to the wild.

Author: wnep.com

Published: 8:04 PM EDT September 7, 2023

Updated: 8:04 PM EDT September 7, 2023

The post Creative Contraption Helps Possum Walk appeared first on The Wilderz at Pocono Wildlife.

... Committee presents Monroe County GOP Fall Dinner - Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Terraview at Stroudsmoor Country Inn, Stroudsburg, PA.

EAST STROUDSBURG Derek Anthony Oliver, 71, of East Stroudsburg passed away September 3, 2023, at LVHN Cedar Crest. He was born December 27, 1951, ...

Restricted Address, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is a single family home listed for sale at $259000. This is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1456 sqft property.

Stroudsburg Events

Source Event Date
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting -
4:30pm Redevelopment Committee
4:00pm Shade Tree Commission
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

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