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East stroudsburg, PA

East stroudsburg, PA.

Population: 28,977 (Census ACS)

The median home value in East stroudsburg, PA is $329,375 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $375,000 after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,966/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, coldwave, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$329,375

Median home value

+1.7%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$329,375
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+8.1%
5-year appreciation
+26.1%
10-year appreciation
+113.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$329,375
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$375,000
Median list price
$381,950
Median price per sqft
$180
1-year sale-price change
+2.7%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
65
For-sale inventory
131
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
71
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
30 days
New listings (monthly)
45

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,966/mo
1-year rent change
+6.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$867/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,339/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,008/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
J T Lambert Intermediate Sch, Smithfield El Sch, J M Hill El Sch, East Stroudsburg El Sch, East Stroudsburg SHS South

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave, winterWeather, hurricane, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
85.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Butz Landfill (8.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.6 in
Annual snowfall
40.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
270
Days with Moderate air quality
21
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,827
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,333

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (13 mi)
National parks include
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Steamtown National Historic Site, Morristown National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Mount Pleasant Landing Strip (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - POCONO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-431 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
26.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.3%
Median annual property tax
$5,363
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
82.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
46,310
Average weekly wage
$943
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
203

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

East stroudsburgState medianUS median
Median home value$329,375$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$375,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market26 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,966/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,363$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in East stroudsburg, PA?
$329,375.
What is the median sale price in East stroudsburg, PA?
$375,000.
How long do homes take to sell in East stroudsburg, PA?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in East stroudsburg, PA?
Typical rent: $1,966/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in East stroudsburg, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, winterWeather, hurricane, iceStorm.
Is East stroudsburg, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in East stroudsburg, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in East stroudsburg, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near East stroudsburg, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve East stroudsburg, PA?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is East stroudsburg, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in East stroudsburg, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in East stroudsburg, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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