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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

Stroudsburg seniors Havanna Suggs, Mariah Hemmings, Dante Velez, Nadaly Mendelsohn, and  Nemesis Mitchell Nunez attended a leadership luncheon benefiting the Stroudsburg’s Rotary Foundation Scholarship Program on November 14.

Today, MCTI students and staff collected a total of 2,276 cans for the SkillsUSA Canned Food Drive. Congratulations to  MCTI’s Automotive Technology program for collecting 1,073 cans! All donations will be given to Pleasant Valley’s Ecumenical Food Distribution Network to create baskets and meals to help Monroe County residents.

Multi-family (2-4 unit) located at 373 N Courtland St, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. View sales history, tax history, home value estimates, ...

Stroudsburg hoops looks to grow the culture with brand new group

6 beds, 4.5 baths, 3932 sq. ft. house located at 2017 Bourne Ln, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 sold for $675000 on Oct 8, 2021. MLS# PM-85278.

Condo located at 115 View Ct Unit U102, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302. View sales history, tax history, home value estimates, and overhead views.

This 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath LUXURY TOWNHOME boasts an abundance of NATURAL LIGHT, WOOD FLOORS throughout, PRIMARY BEDROOM ENSUITE AND LAUNDRY on the MAIN ...

Description. This ground floor, 1 bedroom apt, is located in the heart of the East Stroudsburg Borough. It's literally 1 block away from the East ...

William Strunk, of Stroudsburg, Monroe County, has admitted to the June 2022 killing of Michael Austin Powers, authorities announced Monday.

This year, Stroudsburg Volleyball has broken their school record with a season record of 11-9.

They had also won their first ever district game against Pocono Mountain East, 3-0.

Head Coach Victor Cepeda and Assistant Coach Emily Olsen being brand new coaches for Stroudsburg say that this season, ¨They couldn’t have been more proud of the team .¨

Stroudsburg Area School District has 4,534 students enrolled, with a graduation rate of 90 percent, which is why Stroudsburg is known as “The Pride of the Poconos.”

More than half the students will go off to college, trade schools, or the military, to pursue a dream of theirs. We offer award winning clubs, competitive sports, unique electives, and more. We also offer an award-winning music department. We are the only school in Monroe County with a strings program.

William Arthur Strunk of Stroudsburg entered the plea Friday before Judge Paula A. Roscioli, Northampton County District Attorney Stephen Baratta ...

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00

MONROE COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE The regularly scheduled meeting of the Monroe County Retirement Board to be held November 20, 2024, @ 1:30 p.m. is hereby rescheduled to November 20, 2024, @ 11:05 a.m.

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT PROPOSED BUDGET FOR BARRETT TOWNSHIP Pursuant to Section 3202 of the Second Class Township Code, the Board of Supervisors of Barrett Township hereby gives public notice that the proposed budget for Barrett Township for fiscal year 2025 is available for public inspection at the Barrett Administrative & Recreation Complex (BARC) at 1200 Route 390, Cresco, Pennsylvania 18326, during regular business hours.

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00

BOROUGH OF STROUDSBURG MONROE COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA ANNUAL AUDIT AND FINANCIAL REPORT NEWSPAPER REPORT YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2023 ASSETS Cash investments Other debits TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY LIABILITIES FUND EQUITY TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY REVENUES Taxes Licenses permits Fines forfeits Interest rents Intergovernmental Charges for services Other Total Revenues EXPENDITURES General government Public safety Public works health sanitation Highways roads streets Public works other services Culture and recreation Community development Debt servic

(STROUDSBURG, PA) -- Get ready for an evening of captivating glamour and the unforgettable art of burlesque at "Love, Mika: A Valentine's ...

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TAKE NOTICE that the Borough Council of Delaware Water Gap’s work session meeting scheduled on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., has been changed to a special meeting, to be held at the Borough Building, 49 Main Street, Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania 18327. The purpose of the special meeting will be to discuss the proposed 2025 Budget and to conduct any other general business that may come before Council.

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF HANNA REGINA DEL ROSSO A/K/A HANNA DEL ROSSO A/K/A HANNA REGINA DELROSSO, late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Missing Mom Found Dead Off Route 80 In PA The human remains discovered in a wooded area off of Interstate 80 in Monroe County last week have been ...

Photo of Jones, Christopher Robert Jones, Christopher Robert

(18) 5126 (A) Flight to Avoid Apprehension (M2)
& 35 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance
(1 Count) (35) 780-113 A32 Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M3)

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Rental Style: Single Family Home Year Built: 1910 SqFt Above Grade Fin: 1248 Total SqFt Finished: 1248 Living Area: 1872 AreaSource: Estimated ...

East Stroudsburg South finishes the season with (10-3) overall record. Author: wnep.com. Published: 12:01 AM EST November 16, 2024.

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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 -