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Stroudsburg

Pop. 5,894·75th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Stroudsburg, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,700/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$265
Rising (Monthly)
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Stroudsburg · $1,700
More affordable than 61% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,700/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$68,000/yr
Local median income
$66,674/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Stroudsburg's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,110
1 BR
$1,140
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$1,960
4 BR+
$2,280
Research median
$1,490/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,400/yr
At $1,700/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Stroudsburg, PA is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, 29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,894
Median income
$66,674
Median age
44.5
Renters
58%
Age distribution
15.3%
20.4%
25.8%
27.6%
Under 1815.3%
18–3420.4%
35–5425.8%
55–6410.9%
65+27.6%
Gender
51.9%
48.1%
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Race & ethnicity
58.8%
22.1%
White58.8%
Black11.1%
Hispanic22.1%
Asian0.6%
Other7.4%
Education (25+)
13.9%
27.7%
29.4%
29.1%
No HS diploma13.9%
HS diploma27.7%
Some college29.4%
Bachelor's+29.1%
Housing tenure
42%
58%
Owner42%
Renter58%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Stroudsburg, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,765 → $66,674
up 28.8%
Population
5,870 → 5,894
up 0.4%
Renter share
55.3% → 58%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
27.7% → 29.1%
+1.4 pts
Median age
48.5 → 44.5
-4.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $51,765 to $66,674 across the same window, up 28.8% versus 2021. About 58% of households rent today, against 55.3% in 2021.

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Stroudsburg rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Stroudsburg, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Stroudsburg is $1,700/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,110/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,490/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,140/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,960/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($66,674/yr), Stroudsburg ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Stroudsburg an affordable city for renters?

Stroudsburg is considered moderate for renters. At $1,700/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($66,674/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Stroudsburg slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Stroudsburg?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,700/mo in Stroudsburg. The local median household income is $66,674/yr, meaning the typical Stroudsburg household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Stroudsburg?

Rent in Stroudsburg has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Stroudsburg rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Stroudsburg is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #75 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,700/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Stroudsburg?

Bangor is nearby and more affordable at $1,313/mo, which is $387 less than Stroudsburg.

What percentage of Stroudsburg residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 58% of Stroudsburg households are renters, while 42% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Stroudsburg has a strong rental market.

How does Stroudsburg rent compare to the national average?

Stroudsburg's median rent of $1,700/mo is $265 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #75 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,700/mo, rent takes ~31% of Stroudsburg's median household income ($66,674/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Stroudsburg 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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