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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

Listing #PM-108911 - 1725 Wallace Street Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for Stroudsburg, ...

This residential 5-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA can be your dream property with a 1436 square foot house.

0 Mackenzie Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18302 land for sale. Price: $42500. View property details, photos, and neighborhood info.

Listing #PM-108909 - 10 Kiwanis Street East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East Stroudsburg ...

For Sale: $42500 ($32443/Acre) - 0 Mackenzie Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302, 1.31 Acre land, with an estimated value of $29580.

Stroudsburg School District! Situated on over 1 acre, this 4 BR, 2.5 bath Colonial has personality! Sunken Living Room, formal Dining Room, ...

Benefits. Pulled from the full job description · Experience the OneWell Way! · Are you driven by compassion, caregiving, integrity, teamwork, connection ...

Reviews on Dunkin' Donuts in Stroudsburg, PA - Dunkin', Dunkin' Donuts, Duck Donuts, Beignets, Duck Donuts - Allentown.

About This Property. Beautifully updated 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathroom apartment located in Stroud Township. Enjoy the spacious kitchen, Large living ...

This residential 4.68-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA can be your dream property with a 3335 square foot house.

This 62-acre parcel is undeveloped and mostly cleared farm fields. This property is uniquely positioned with zoning that contains both a Solar ...

MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say they arrested a man after he chased and shot at another man in Monroe County.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, on August 6 troopers were called to a shooting incident at My Place Bar & Grill in Middle Smithfield Township around 1:30 a.m.

After further investigation, PSP said a man, later identified as Jose Ramos, 39, of Stroudsburg, chased a 30-year-old man with a gun and then fired one round at the victim.

(STROUDSBURG, PA) -- The Sherman Theater presents the 17th annual Labor Day Festival on Saturday, September 2, 2023 from 11:00 am to 6:00pm.

View 0.5 acres priced at $34900 in East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, PA. Browse photos, see details, and contact the seller.

Stroudsburg High School Principal Jeff Sodl and District Superintendent Cosmas Curry couldn't resist doing some back to school shopping of their own ...

View photos, maps, and details September Circle of property East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18301, and contact seller on Land.com.

Listing #PM-108857 - 24 Tara Drive East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East Stroudsburg, ...

This vacant residential 2.4-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA could be the ideal location for your dream home.

Raised Ranch, Detached - Stroudsburg, PA, 4.6 acres in Monroe County, Pennsylvania offered at $559000. View 35 photos, read details, ...

$800 inc. private room with bathroom for rent. utilities included. shared kitchen. laundry once a week onsite. parking onsite. mini fridge. no linens ...

As we take a look at what’s new in area school districts this year, Stroudsburg High School is taking the school store idea to a new level.

News13’s Nicole Walters gives high school students and parents a sneak peak at the Mountaineer Market.

Announcing two Beacon Hill Concerts—one instrumental, one vocal— by the Chamber Players of Tempesta di Mare

(All the artists are principal players/performers with the Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra)

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For more than 50 years Monroe County Meals on Wheels has provided food and services to hundreds of people in the Poconos.

Monroe County Meals on Wheels in Stroudsburg is seeing a staggering uptick in clients who need their services as they just surpassed helping more than 350 people every week.

Smoke clears after warehouse fire in Tobyhanna Township

Responding departments included West End Fire Co., Barrett Township Fire Co., Blue Ridge Hook and Ladder Co., Tunkhannock Township Volunteer Fire Co., Jackson Township Fire Department, Coolbaugh Township Volunteer Fire Co., Stroudsburg Fire Department, Gouldsboro Volunteer Fire Co. and Covington Independent Fire Co.

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

SASD Calendar

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