Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 22% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
17%
East Stroudsburg, PA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,492
Population
8,427
Renter Mix
57% Rent
A quiet borough in the Poconos with a little bit of everything
Mountains
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College
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Nature
Tucked into the Pocono Mountains of Monroe County, East Stroudsburg gives you easy access to dense forests and rolling hills without stranding you far from city life. The borough sits about 100 miles from Philadelphia and roughly 75 miles from New York City, making it a genuinely reachable escape from the metro grind. Downtown along Cortland Street buzzes with local bars, specialty shops, and the historic Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center, while neighboring Stroudsburg adds even more dining and entertainment just minutes away. Trails, lakes, and campgrounds are practically in the backyard, with hiking, boating, and fishing all within a short drive.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania anchors much of the borough's energy, bringing roughly 7,000 students into a community of under 10,000 residents. The university's presence shapes the rental market, which spans everything from cozy studio apartments to spacious townhomes and traditional apartment communities. Originally known as Dansbury, the borough was renamed after the Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad opened a station here—a nod to its roots as a transportation hub that still connects residents to the broader region today.
Explore the City
Dansbury Park provides a range of recreational activities including a summer waterpark.
New downtown establishments offer happy hour deals and delectable cuisine to brighten your day.
Art enthusiasts pause to admire street art en route to dinner.
Discover the convenience of Pocono Premium Outlets, located just off I-80.
Stroudfest is sponsored by Sherman Theater in downtown Stroudsburg.
Residents can enjoy the water activities like kayaking on the Delaware.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,769
Average: $82,845
Education
1,861
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,858
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
East Stroudsburg has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
57%
Non-Renters
43%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in East Stroudsburg, PA is $870 for a studio, $1,492 for one bedroom, $1,754 for two bedrooms, and $2,356 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Stroudsburg has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,492/month
807 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly East Stroudsburg, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
416 Students
Public
Grades K-5
314 Students
Public
Grades K-5
430 Students
Public
Grades K-5
429 Students
East Stroudsburg Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
605 Students
J T Lambert Intermediate School
Public
Grades 6-8
942 Students
East Stroudsburg Senior High School South
Public
Grades 9-12
1,338 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,338 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Pinebrook Park
- Alpine Mountain
- Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
- Shawnee Mountain
- Worthington State Forest
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Lehigh Valley International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.