Stroudsburg, PA

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.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
5,898 Population 3,409/sq mi density
$60,868 Median Income $34,242 per capita
$212,700 Home Value $337,548 Zillow
$1,523 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$60,868 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$212,700 home value, $1,523/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,868
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $212,700
25% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.3%
4% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,523
31% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.2%
11% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.4%
32% lower than US avg

How Stroudsburg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,898
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density3,409/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 60%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,868
Per Capita$34,242
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$6,162M
Commute48 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$212,700
Rent$1,523
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$337,548

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation415 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+87.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute48 min
EV Stations8
Libraries10

Is Stroudsburg a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Stroudsburg has a population of 5,898 with a density of 3,409 people per square mile. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (59.8%), with 11.7% Black.

Population

5,898
Total Population
3,409
People / sq mi
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Stroudsburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only80.6%
3% above US avg
Spanish19.4%
45% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Stroudsburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Stroudsburg is $60,868, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 48 minutes.

Income: Stroudsburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,868
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,242
Avg Weekly Wage$1,245
IRS Avg AGI$83,243

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.4%
32% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,852
County GDP$6,162M

Business (County)

Restaurants242
Healthcare313
Retail324
Manufacturing112

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,194
163% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.32%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time48.4 min
Work from Home7.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Stroudsburg is $212,700, 25% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,523 (31% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $337,548.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$212,700
25% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$337,548
Median List Price$294,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$294,000
$/Sq Ft$117
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio96.0%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory6

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,523
31% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,753

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied42.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,194
163% above US avg
Effective Rate4.32%

Health Metrics: Stroudsburg vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.9%
Premature Death7,006/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access90.4%
Healthcare Facilities313

Crime Rates: Stroudsburg vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Stroudsburg has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.2 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall23.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation415 ft (126 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density3,409/sq mi
Coordinates40.9832°N, 75.1943°W
County FIPS34041
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.5%
D 38.8%

Winner: Republican by 20.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.3%
4% below US avg
High School+87.6%
School Test Score5.95
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density3,409/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations8
Alt Fuel Stations8
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities313
Restaurants242
Retail Stores324

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute48.4 min
Work from Home7.7%

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