Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Stroudsburg is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 5,898. Residents earn $60,868 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Stroudsburg receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Stroudsburg stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Stroudsburg is $60,868, 19% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 48 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Stroudsburg is $212,700, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,523 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Stroudsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches, including 23.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 80.6% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.4% |
| 45% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,868 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,242 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,245 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,243 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,852 |
| County GDP | $6,162M |
| Restaurants | 242 |
| Healthcare | 313 |
| Retail | 324 |
| Manufacturing | 112 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,194 |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.32% |
| Commute Time | 48.4 min |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |
| Census Median | $212,700 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $337,548 |
| Median List Price | $294,000 |
| Median List Price | $294,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $117 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.0% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,523 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,753 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 42.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,194 |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.32% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,006/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 313 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 415 ft (126 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,409/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9832°N, 75.1943°W |
| County FIPS | 34041 |
Winner: Republican by 20.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.3% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,409/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 8 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 313 |
| Restaurants | 242 |
| Retail Stores | 324 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 48.4 min |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |