Living in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Stroudsburg · Census data 2020–2024
East Stroudsburg has 9,319 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $59,821 (23% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $227,900, the median rent is $1,479/month.
East Stroudsburg at a glance
- Population
- 9,319
- Median age
- 33.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $59,821State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $227,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,479/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 53.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is East Stroudsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 10% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 15%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Stroudsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Stroudsburg the median home value is $227,900, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,479 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,795 a month in housing costs.
East Stroudsburg median household income
The median household income in East Stroudsburg is $59,821 and the income per person is $38,164. 15% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in East Stroudsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,260
- Owner-occupied
- 53.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.8%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.46
East Stroudsburg demographics
- Population
- 9,319
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 3,044
- Foreign-born
- 12.5%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Stroudsburg ›
Education in East Stroudsburg
32.6% of adults 25 and older in East Stroudsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 11.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Stroudsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 65.5%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 7.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 86%
East Stroudsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Stroudsburg | 9,319 | $59,821 | $227,900 | $1,479 |
| Stroudsburg | 5,894 | $66,674 | $229,800 | $1,565 |
| Arlington Heights | 6,847 | $70,779 | $277,300 | $1,320 |
| Smithfield | 7,953 | $105,705 | $304,400 | $1,194 |
| Stroud | 19,764 | $95,087 | $291,500 | $1,355 |
| Delaware Water Gap | 738 | $95,313 | $300,000 | $1,294 |
| Penn Estates | 3,659 | $118,681 | $283,100 | — |
| Columbia | 174 | $74,125 | $334,800 | — |
| Portland | 546 | $52,679 | $266,900 | $1,217 |
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What is the median household income in East Stroudsburg, PA?
The median household income in East Stroudsburg is $59,821, 23% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Stroudsburg?
The median home value in East Stroudsburg is $227,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in East Stroudsburg?
The median gross rent in East Stroudsburg is $1,479 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is East Stroudsburg, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 10% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 15%.
What is the median age in East Stroudsburg?
The median age in East Stroudsburg is 33.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in East Stroudsburg?
The average commute to work in East Stroudsburg is 29 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Stroudsburg?
The unemployment rate in East Stroudsburg is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Stroudsburg?
32.6% of adults in East Stroudsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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