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East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

borough · Monroe County

At a glance

9,319
Population
$227,900
Median home value (all homes)
25% below U.S. median
$314,727
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,479/mo
Median rent
10% above U.S. median
$59,821
Median household income
24% below U.S. median
28.7 min
Average commute
86%
Homes with broadband
3.76%
Locations with fiber available
8.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 96 — 4% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing7% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities11% above
Taxes5% below
Insurance25% below
Commute cost6% above
For business: Pennsylvania is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college20 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates87.9%
College graduates32.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Pocono Mountains Economic Development Corporation
Pocono Mountains Economic Development Corporation is Monroe County's regional economic development organization formed from Pocono Mountains Industries, the Monroe County Industrial Development Authority, and the Pocono Mountains Industrial Park Authority, focused on financing, infrastructure, site development, and business growth to foster job creation and investment in Monroe County.
region Penn's Northeast
Penn's Northeast is the regional economic development agency for Northeastern Pennsylvania, dedicated to attracting quality employers and serving as the single point of contact for site selection consultants, real estate brokers, developers, and businesses looking to expand or relocate to the area.
state Bensalem Economic Dev Corp.
The BEDC is dedicated to fostering sustainable economic growth through initiatives that support a strong business environment and enhance the quality of life for residents. It provides resources, guidance and advocacy, and promotes equitable opportunities, strategic development and community collaboration to help make Bensalem a premier place to live, work and thrive.
state Linden Pointe Park
LindenPointe Innovative Business Campus in Hermitage, PA hosts programs and resources for business startups and entrepreneurship, including the eCenter at LindenPointe and the Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center, and provides information on partnerships and events.
state Penn State’s Center for Economic and Community Development
Penn State's Center for Economic and Community Development is an applied research center dedicated to strengthening local and regional development in Pennsylvania and beyond. It works with communities to address issues such as economic and demographic change, government revenue and expenditure policy, community capacity building, and social and economic inequality.
state Pennsylvania Department of Commerce & Economic Developement
The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (BusinessPA) is the state's economic development agency that helps businesses grow, locate or expand in PA, with regional offices and programs such as PA SITES and PA Permit Fast Track, and a BusinessPA team to assist with growth strategies.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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