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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

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Families in need in northeastern Pennsylvania and families in North Carolina who were victims of this year's hurricane will still have a magical holiday thanks to a local organization.

Operation Christmas Wish had the biggest gift-giving event in its 12-year history, giving gifts to local children at Stroudsmoor Terraview Inn, along with dinner for the families.

The organization gave gifts to 110 children and will be shipping gifts to another 30 children in North Carolina.

Newswatch 16's Emily Kress takes us to Stroudsburg to show us how the Future Business Leaders of America are making sure children have a merry ...

Discover the charm of this beautifully updated single-family home, perfectly situated on a large lot! With 3 spacious bedrooms and 1.5 baths, ...

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18 3503 A1I Criminal Trespass-Enter Structure (F3)
& (2 Count)3921A Theft by Unlawful Taking (M1)
(1 Count) (18) 3304 (a) (5) Criminal Mischief(M2)

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Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00

Monroe County Conservation District Board Meeting The December Public Meeting for the Monroe County Conservation District Board of Directors will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the Stroudsmoor Country Inn located at 257 Stroudsmoor Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 beginning at 10:30AM. If you require any special accommodations with regard to this meeting, please provide sufficient notice of your needs to the MCCD Office, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 or phone (570) 629-3060. December 10 2024 LSOM0202380

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00

2025 Schedule of County Meetings All meetings on this schedule will be held in the Monroe County Administrative Center One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 (Unless otherwise noted) Monroe County Board of Commissioners Workshop Meetings, Room 201 There will be a public workshop meeting every Monday at 10:00 AM (time subject to change) with the exception of any Monday Holidays listed in this schedule. Additional dates for workshops will be 12/31/24, 2/18/25, 9/2/25 and 10/14/25.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some new ... The Free Open-Air Art Museum In Pennsylvania Known As One Of America's Most Colorful.

Listing #PM-120811 - Photos, maps, description for 50 Storm Street Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood ...

305 Victoria Way, EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18302 is a 3 bed, 3 bath, 2005 sqft townhouse now for sale at $280000. MLS# PAMR2004156.

The Erie Women's Fund, through the Furchak Ferko Grant program, awarded grants to the Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA and the United Way of ...

Welcome to your Brand New Home located in Rocky Ridge Estates! Just a short 10 minute drive from I-80, Shawnee Mountain, ESU as well as the ...

A historic 2024 was a step toward a brighter future for ESU football

Listing #PM-120801 - 7804 Dougherty Drive East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East ...

Coming Soon - 3117 Tanager Ln, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18302 is a 4296 sq. foot 3 bed, 2 bath house for sale. Price: $319900.

State police say Matthew Morales shot and killed a patron last spring at a bar and then fled to Utah

Author: Joe Kohut
Published: 1:08 PM EST December 8, 2024
Updated: 1:08 PM EST December 8, 2024
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STROUDSBURG, Pa. — The man accused of homicide for killing someone earlier this year at a bar in Monroe County is back in Pennsylvania and awaiting trial, the county district attorney said.

On Friday, December 6, the Stroudsburg High School co-ed swim team took on Delaware Valley High School at home. The final scores of the meet were Girls 35-59 and Boys 42 to 52.

The team has had two meets so far going 1-1 in those contests. The swim team has many new members this year and the coaches are excited to see where they take us.

Come See This Newly Renovated Split Level Home In East Stroudsburg! New Carpet, New Flooring, Freshly Painted & Brand New Kitchen Appliances.

Dorothy I. Desbiens, 86, of East Stroudsburg, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg in Bethlehem as a ...

PART-TIME CHILD SERVICES TRANSPORTER - MONROE COUNTY, PA. Case aide 1. KidsFirst! In everything we do, the needs and concerns of youth and families ...

WELCOME TO THE OAKS! East Stroudsburg highly sought after premier townhouse community offering MAITENANCE FREE LIVING AT GREAT LOCATION (less than ...

This stunning 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom property boasts a newly renovated kitchen and bathrooms, blending modern style with timeless comfort. The finished ...

Shawn Lee Davis was arrested on December 9, 2024, at 6:06 pm by the PA State Police- Stroudsburg.

Dorothy Desbiens Obituary Dorothy I. Desbiens, 86, of East Stroudsburg, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital ...

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 -