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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

View photos and details for 110 Lincoln Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 (703284). Don't miss your chance to see this property!

Express Employment Professionals is a leading staffing agency in the U.S., specializing in matching job seekers with the best jobs for their skills ...

MONROE CO., Pa. - East Stroudsburg University campus police reported shots fired early Sunday morning. An email sent from the university to ...

Realty Executives - Stroudsburg is a real estate brokerage in the Stroudsburg, PA area experienced in buying and selling land.

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE The Stroud Township Board of Supervisors have scheduled special meetings on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 3:30 PM and Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 3:00 PM to discuss personnel matters, work on preparing the 2025 Township Budget and to act on any other business that may come before the Board. The special meetings will be held at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. P – October 27, 2024 Stroud Township Board of Supervisors

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 00:00:00

Involuntary Transfer of Title In The Court Of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Pennsylvania Docket number 4119 CV 2024 A petition has been filed that on November 7th, 2024 at 2:30 pm, in a Courtroom to be determined, Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg Pennsylvania, seeking Certificate of Title for the following abandoned vehicle: Vehicle is identified as a: 1989 Dodge Ram Charger VIN: 3B4GM17Z9KM925743 Publication Dates LSOM0171770

Richard T. Donovan Sr., 82, of Stroudsburg, died Monday at the VNA Hospice House in East Stroudsburg. He was the husband of Clare A. Roman Donovan ...

Fantastic location within walking distance from schools. Minutes to downtown Stroudsburg and all that the downtown has to offer, plus with the ...

Marguerite McKeel, 77, of Effort, died Friday at VNA Hospice of Monroe County, East Stroudsburg. She is survived by a sister, Alice Williams; ...

View photos and details for 7125 Route 209, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 (608285). Don't miss your chance to see this property!


Trick or Treating at the Monroe County Republican tables in Stroudsburg, PA late October 2024

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Fantastic location within walking distance from schools. Minutes to downtown Stroudsburg and all that the downtown has to offer, plus with the ...

Maureen Keller Obituary Maureen A. Keller, 79, of Pocono Township, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono in ...

Beautifully full renovated property in a very desirable neighborhood with NO HOA and STR Friendly. This home is situated at the very top of the ...

Tue, Nov 5 @ 9am EST. Election Day Canvass GET OUT THE VOTE! · Tomorrow Sat, Oct 26 @ 12pm EDT. The Final Stretch Canvass with PA Dems in Stroudsburg!

This vacant residential 1.24-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA could be the ideal location for your dream home. View this Stroudsburg ...

Public Auction: "ESTATE SETTLEMENT REAL ESTATE AUCTION" by Jack C. Muehlhan Auctioneer. Auction will be held on Mon Nov 18 @ 02:00PM at 929 Summit ...

Description of Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Discover the endless possibilities. 2.5 acres, a house foundation w/ its own septic system presents an ...

3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms. Master Bedroom on the 1st floor. Generator for instant back up power during power outages. 2 car garage. HOME WARRANTY ...

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC SALE There will be an auction for the following vehicles on Friday October 25 2024 at 1870 West Main Street Stroudsburg PA 18360 please contact us at 570-424-2012 with any questions. 1998 TOYOTA SIENNA 4T3ZF13C3WU059565 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2GNAXUEV5K6200305 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZ 1G1PF5SCXC7144399 2007 FORD F150 1FTPX14527FA14303 2002 FORD F150 1FTRW08L92KA10554 2004 KAWASAKI NINJA JKAZXCC194A005541 1973 PONTIAC GTO 2F37M3P286898 2011 MAZDA MZ3 JM1BL1VG0B1373189 2017 DODGE CHARGER 2C3CDXBG8HH626718 Publication Dates LSOM0180287

This vacant residential 1.31-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA could be the ideal location for your dream home.

View photos and details for 205 Tree Top Terrace, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 (640769). Don't miss your chance to see this property!

MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Newswatch 16 was there when Dawn and Kevin Gillow's tax office in East Stroudsburg was overflowing with donations. The couple ...

A PERFECT POCONO CABIN IN THE WOODS! This 2BD/1BTH Ranch home has been remodeled and shows like a little jewel that sits on 0.32 flat tree-lined ...

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 -
Noon: Christina High - American Cancer Society
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 -

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 -