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East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Introduction to East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, in Monroe county, is 27 miles N of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 55 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. The town has a population of 9,888.

East Stroudsburg History

Daniel Brodhead settled in East Stroudsburg in 1737 and is credited for establishing the community which was known at that time as "Dansbury". By 1755, it was a large frontier settlement. On December 11, 1755, a group of Native Indians attacked Daniel Brodhead's home and burned down the barns and outbuildings. The Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad established a station and the community was subsequently christened "East Stroudsburg".

East Stroudsburg and Nearby Attractions

  • Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
  • Warren County Historical Society Museum
  • Stroud Mansion
  • Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
  • Big Pocono State Park
  • Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom

Things To Do In East Stroudsburg

Stroud Mansion, built in 1795 by Col. Jacob Stroud, is a local historic site. Lebanon Museum houses historically significant exhibits inside a former schoolhouse. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm features artifacts which relay the life of descendants of the Pennsylvania Dutch family. The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is a nature preserve which stretches along 40 miles of the Delaware River. Tobyhanna State Park, Stephens State Park, Big Pocono State Park, and Gouldsboro State Park offer opportunities to enjoy hiking, horseback-riding, boating, fishing, swimming, camping, and picnicking.

East Stroudsburg Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Lehigh Valley International Airport.

East Stroudsburg Higher Education

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is located in the town of East Stroudsburg. Northampton Community College - Monroe Campus, Centenary College, and Warren County Community College are the other colleges nearby.

High Points

East Stroudsburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 6%East Stroudsburg Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%East Stroudsburg Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 14%East Stroudsburg Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of East Stroudsburg, PA

Comparing East Stroudsburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women89
Racial Diversity810
Senior Citizens52
Well-Paid Single Men57
Male Share of the Population23
Children Under 5 Years Old13
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size47
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income47
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use89
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Rents41
Housing Recently Built49
Affordability of Property Taxes31

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