salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 53.5 minutes each way. Most households rent (58%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $16,960 a year. That is $8 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 1 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Stroudsburg?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Stroudsburg
| Size | Stroudsburg | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,432 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,156 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,938 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,931 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Stroudsburg overall?
Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Stroudsburg, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Stroudsburg
Life in Stroudsburg
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Stroudsburg?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,170 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $229,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,980 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Stroudsburg, PA?
Renting in Stroudsburg costs a median of about $424 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Stroudsburg?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $16,960 a year, or $8 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Stroudsburg cheap or expensive?
Stroudsburg is rated Cheap: rent takes 7.1% of the typical household income of $71,908. It ranks 1st cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Stroudsburg?
The median homeowner in Stroudsburg pays $4,742 a year in property taxes, about 2.06% of the median home value.
Is Stroudsburg more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Pennsylvania are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Stroudsburg?
The median home value in Stroudsburg is $229,800, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
5,894 people live in Stroudsburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.