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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

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania - Stroudsburg, PA. posted about 1 month ago. Full-time - Entry Level. Stroudsburg, PA. Administration of Human Resource ...

Stroudsburg, PA:“Profitable and well-established vape shop for sale in a prime location. This turnkey business offers a wide range of high-quality ...

157 Mccole Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is a 3 beds, 1 baths, 944 SqFt Single Family Residence home. View property details, photos, ...

... Monroe and Carbon counties. Wind-chill temperatures could dip as low as 15-below zero Sunday morning in Stroudsburg and Jim Thorpe. “The cold wind ...

Totally renovated Three Bedroom and Two Bathroom Home nestled in the heart of Mountaintop Estates. Expansive Kitchen with New Cabinets, ...

Listing #PM-121012 - 126 Summerton Circle East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East ...

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Maintenance-free living with the convenience of an in-town location! This well-maintained townhome offers flexibility with 2 or 3 bedrooms, ...

The Monroe County Office of the District Attorney is seeking qualified applicants for the position of County Detective w.

1410 Spruce St, Stroudsburg, PA has 60000 SF of Commerical Real Estate Industrial and Warehouse Space for Lease on Digsy.

For Sale: 169 SqFt, 37 Mill Creek Rd, Unit 302, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is a Commercial Sale property listed at $400, MLS #PM-120398.

Monroe County, PA. Apply. BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health for a nursing job in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

View detailed information about property 175 Juniper Ln, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 including listing details, property photos, ...

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See sales history and home details for 607 Bracken Fern Way, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, a 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 3146 Sq. Ft. single family home built in ...

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Newswatch 16's Emily Kress tells us more about the Home for the Holidays program at AWSOM animal shelter near Stroudsburg. Author: wnep.com.

for $399,000 with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This 2,064 square foot home was built in 1978 on a lot size of 0.48. Just in time for the new year ...

23 Bonnie Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301 is a 2064 sq. foot 4 bed, 2 bath house for sale. Price: $399000. View property details, photos, ...

An East Stroudsburg man who attempted to meet a fictitious teen for sex has been sentenced to the mandatory minimum.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The long-awaited countdown to winter break is upon us.

Every student knows the stress that comes during the few weeks between fall and winter break. This short time is filled with assignments, tests, projects, and more in an attempt by teachers to cram as much as they can before all the students forget about it over the long break.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF SALE OF PLEASANT VALLEY MANOR, TRANSFER OF NET PROCEEDS OF SALE AND REPURPOSING OF ONE RESTRICTED GIFT COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ORPHANS’ COURT DIVISION IN RE: SALE OF PLEASANT VALLEY MANOR Docket No.: 188 O.C.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF EUGENE GRODZKI A/K/A EUGENE A. GRODZKI A/K/A EUGENE A. GRODSKI, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF MELVIN STEWART a/k/a MELVIN C. STEWART, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Stroudsburg Events

Source Event Date
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
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting -
4:30pm Streets Committee
Noon: Melissa Healy
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
5:15pm Parking 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 -