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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

Retail for sale at 115 Brown Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. See CommercialSearch.com for listing data and broker contact information.

The two-story home features vinyl siding, a covered front porch, and an architectural arched window that adds character to the façade. The deck ...

Property Type: Residential ; Bedrooms: 4 ; Baths: 3 ; Square Footage: 2,140 ; Lot Size (sq. ft.): 27,007 ...

Retail property for sale at 72 Washington St, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. Visit Crexi.com to read property details & contact the listing broker.

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Check out this apartment for rent at 114-116 Knight St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. View listing details, floor plans, pricing information, ...

116 Knight St APT 101, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is an apartment unit listed for rent at $1650 /mo. The 924 Square Feet unit is a 3 beds, ...

Listing #PM-120517 - 53 Woodcrest Drive East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East ...

This position reports to the Deputy Court Administrator and will be responsible for recording testimonies & prepare transcripts of Court Proceedings ...

Barbara T. Seese, 82, of Canadensis, passed away early Friday morning, November 8, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono in East Stroudsburg.

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

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Zoning Hearing Board of the Borough of Stroudsburg will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, beginning at 4:30 p.m., in the Borough’s meeting room at 700 Sarah Street, 2nd Floor, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 to consider the application of D&E OZ, LLC for variances from the Borough’s Zoning Ordinance.

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00

The Workforce Development Board of the Pocono Counties Workforce Development Area will hold a meeting on December 4th, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at Sarah Street Grill Stroudsburg, PA. For individuals that wish to obtain more information on the meeting agenda's please call us at (484) 464-2494 or email atrach@pcwia.org. You can also visit our website at pcwia.org. November 25 2024 LSOM0195912

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOROUGH OF STRODUSBURG Notice is hereby given that the Stroudsburg Borough Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers of the Stroudsburg Borough Municipal Building, 700 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, for the consideration of the following Ordinance. The meeting also will be streamed on Zoom.us. The instructions and link for accessing the meeting via zoom.us will be provided on the Borough website www.stroudsburgboro.com prior to the meeting.

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Stroud Township, Monroe County, PA, presented the proposed 2025 Township An-nual Budget at a regular meeting held on November 19, 2024. Said proposed bud-get is available for public inspection during normal off-ice hours from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA.

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(1 Count) (18) 6111G4ii Sale or Transfer of Firearms (F3)
(1 count) (18) 4904(b) Unsworn Falsification to Authorities (M3)

Age

28

Race

Other Asian

Gender

Male

Height

5' 10"

Weight

185 lbs

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(1 Count) (18) 3929 (A)(1) Retail Theft (F3

Age

37

Race

Black

Gender

Female

Height

5' 9"

Weight

150 lbs

Hair

Black

Eyes

Theodore “Ted” M. Eilber, 87, of East Stroudsburg passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at home. He is survived by his loving wife Sylvia ...

This rural agricultural and residential 70.39-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA includes a 1924 square foot house with farmland.

* Media Alert *

WHAT: Get in the holiday spirit and watch the downtown dazzle during the annual Stroudsburg Tree Lighting, featuring live music from Brad Roccanova and his Big Band beginning at 5:30

Lambert Intermediate School, and East Stroudsburg Senior High School South. Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from ...

1052 Bear Swamp Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is a single family home listed for sale at $74900. This is a 0-bed, 0-bath property.

House located at 133 Shawnee Valley Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302. View sales history, tax history, home value estimates, and overhead views.

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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 -