The Town FilesEast Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Borough in Monroe County · population 9,669 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $227,900
- Household income
- $59,821
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 42 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 33.8
East Stroudsburg is a borough of 9,669 people in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $227,900, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more vibrant than 97% of Pennsylvania towns, better for first-time buyers than 94% of Pennsylvania towns, hipper than 93% of Pennsylvania towns.
How East Stroudsburg ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in East Stroudsburg is worth $227,900, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $59,821, which is more affordable than 12% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,479 a month. 53.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | East Stroudsburg | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $227,900 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,479 | $996 |
| Median household income | $59,821 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 53.2% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.1% | — |
Who lives in East Stroudsburg
| People | East Stroudsburg | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.8 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.6% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.6% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.0% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.5% | — |
| Work from home | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 28.7 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.0% | 89.0% |
Weather in East Stroudsburg
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 19.3°F. About 53.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 41.6 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 137 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Stroudsburg since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 21, 1976 about 1.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 29, 2009.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 22, 1996.
Severe weather in Monroe County since 1996
Monroe County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| January 10, 2013 | Hurricane | DR-4099: Hurricane Sandy |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 12, 2011 | Flood | DR-4030: Tropical Storm Lee |
Jobs and pay in Monroe County
Monroe County had 56,939 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,536 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in East Stroudsburg itself the ACS puts it at 8.3%.
Public schools in East Stroudsburg
7 public schools with 4,398 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Stroudsburg SHS South | 9-12 | 1,320 | 14.2 |
| J T Lambert Intermediate Sch | 6-8 | 920 | 13.5 |
| East Stroudsburg El Sch | K-5 | 593 | 13.2 |
| J M Hill El Sch | K-5 | 431 | 13.1 |
| Middle Smithfield El Sch | K-5 | 412 | 11.1 |
| Resica El Sch | K-5 | 408 | 11.0 |
| Smithfield El Sch | K-5 | 314 | 10.1 |
Towns near East Stroudsburg
- Stroudsburg, PA1.9 mi · 5,927 people · home $229,800
- Arlington Heights, PA1.9 mi · 6,331 people · home $277,300
- Smithfield, PA2.3 mi · 7,967 people · home $304,400
- Stroud, PA2.4 mi · 19,834 people · home $291,500
- Penn Estates, PA4.1 mi · 4,546 people · home $283,100
- Middle Smithfield, PA7.1 mi · 16,053 people · home $249,200
- Hamilton, PA7.3 mi · 8,597 people · home $304,900
- Upper Mount Bethel, PA7.4 mi · 6,439 people · home $321,800
East Stroudsburg questions
Is East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, East Stroudsburg scores better for retirees than 2% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 7%. 18.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.8).
How much does a house cost in East Stroudsburg?
The median owner-occupied home in East Stroudsburg is valued at $227,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,821, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,479 a month.
What is the weather like in East Stroudsburg?
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.5 inches of precipitation a year and 41.6 inches of snow.
Does East Stroudsburg get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Stroudsburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 21, 1976. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)