East Stroudsburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Monroe County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
9,278 Population 3,267/sq mi density
$61,792 Median Income $40,686 per capita
$199,200 Home Value $314,456 Zillow
$1,375 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$61,792 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$199,200 home value, $1,375/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher

East Stroudsburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,792
18% below
$40,686 per capita
Home Value
$199,200
29% below
Zillow: $314,456
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
18% above
31.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.4%
13% below
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How East Stroudsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Stroudsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
71%
Rent
118%
Poverty
79%
Bachelor's
87%
Unemployment
214%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Stroudsburg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Stroudsburg residents earn a median household income of $61,792 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,686. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,684 business establishments, including 423 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Stroudsburg is $199,200 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $314,456. Median rent is $1,375/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

29.4% of adults in East Stroudsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below the national average). 86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Stroudsburg has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population9,278
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density3,267/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born11.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,792
Per Capita$40,686
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$9,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030

Housing

A+
Home Value$199,200
Rent$1,375
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$314,456
Housing Units3,319
Rent Burden31.0%

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,567/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain53.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation545 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.4%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries8

Did You Know?

East Stroudsburg was founded in 1738.
The median home in East Stroudsburg was built in 1963.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
11.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 423 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.