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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

This vacant residential 0.4-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA could be the ideal location for your dream home. View this Stroudsburg ...

This property is $54.9K more than the Median Sold Price and $15/SqFt more than other homes in Stroudsburg, PA. Based on homes sold in the last 12 ...

Pinewood Ln Lot 152, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is for sale. View 1 photos of this 0.4 acre lot land with a list price of $39900.

Listing #PM-120392 - 212 Sandlewood Drive East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East ...

Prestige Poconos Golf Course Neighborhood Charming 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Contemporary home Offers 1st Floor Primary suite w/ Fireplace, Walk-in Closet ...

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Jackson Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, beginning at 4:00 P.M., at the Jackson Township Municipal Building, 2162 Route 715, Reeders, Pennsylvania 18352. The purpose of the hearing is to consider Fall Spring Creek, LLC’s application for conditional use approval to construct a solar array on two parcels with a combined acreage of 54.79 acres in the R-1 zoning district.

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Home Features Bright & Vaulted Ceilings w/ Skylights Through Living Room Flowing into the kitchen with a Eat-In Center Island, Lots Of Cabinetry Space ...

Notre Dame-ES hoops seeks district three-peat with young core

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00

INVITATION TO BID The Brodhead Creek Regional Authority will receive sealed bids online for the following items: 1. “Wastewater Treatment Plant Chemicals” – a. Purchase of bulk chemicals used at the regional wastewater treatment plant including Liquid Aluminum Sulfate and Sodium Hydroxide 25%. b. Purchase of bulk chemicals used at the Stroud Mall treatment facility to include Bioxide or approved equal. 2.

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will present the 2025 Monroe County Budget on November 27, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Public Meeting Room, Room 203, at the Monroe County Administrative Center, One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA. The proposed 2025 budget will be available for public inspection beginning on November 27, 2024, in Room 201 of the Commissioner's Office. The 2025 Budget will be adopted at a Special Commissioner's Meeting to be held on December 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

There will be lane restrictions on I-80 East between Exit 304 (US 209) and Exit 305 (US 209 BUS) between Stroud Township and Stroudsburg. Restrictions ...

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965 Mckinley Way, EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301 is a 4 bed, 3 bath, 2930 sqft house now for sale at $579000. MLS# PAMR2004106.

Listing #PM-120380 - 1127 Spearmint Street Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for Stroudsburg, ...

ESU football earns back-to-back playoffs berth in almost 20 years

965 Mckinley Way, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301 is a 2930 sq. foot 4 bed, 3 bath house for sale. Price: $579000. View property details, photos, ...

188 Deer Path, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is a single family home not currently listed. This is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 1957 sqft property.

Townhouse located at 7262 Blushingwood Grv GRV, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. View sales history, tax history, home value estimates, and overhead views.

Location!! Approximately 4,700 SQFT on historic Main St in Stroudsburg. Great window frontage. Tenant pays electric, no off street parking available.

554 Main Street is for sale in Stroudsburg PA. Learn more about this Commercial with Weichert's property listing for 554 Main Street.

When you walk into class on a Monday morning, it’s likely the projector is on and instructions are posted on a Smart Board. The teacher, at some point, will incorporate the use of the Chromebook into the lesson. The textbook has a digital version; homework is submitted online, and this cycle repeats for nearly every class.

Vacant land located at 1929/46 Deerfoot TRL, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. View sales history, tax history, home value estimates, and overhead views ...

They claim the Poconos man spoke to law enforcement while being arrested and while en route to a police station in Stroudsburg, PA. Kohberger's ...

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 -