At a Glance
Median Income
$60,868
$34,242 per capita
Home Value
$212,700
Zillow: $355,594
Median Rent
$1,523/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
How Stroudsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stroudsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stroudsburg a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stroudsburg residents earn a median household income of $60,868 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,242. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,852 business establishments, including 242 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stroudsburg is $212,700 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $355,594. Median rent is $1,523/month, with 32.3% 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 1954.
Education
32.3% of adults in Stroudsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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.
Data Overview
People
Population5,898
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density3,409/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born10.8%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,868
Per Capita$34,242
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$6,162M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,245
Housing
A+
Home Value$212,700
Rent$1,523
Ownership42.7%
Zillow$355,594
Housing Units2,969
Rent Burden32.3%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation415 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute48 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Stroudsburg was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
10.8% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 242 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.