What BestPlaces Users Say about East Stroudsburg
East Stroudsburg is a small town located in Pennsylvania, known for its scenic beauty and outdoor recreational activities. It has a population of around 10,000 and is home to East Stroudsburg University. Many people are drawn to East Stroudsburg for its affordable cost of living and close proximity to major cities like New York and Philadelphia.
According to many user reviews on bestplaces.net, East Stroudsburg is a great place to live for those who enjoy a quiet and peaceful lifestyle. One reviewer, named Jessica, praises the town for its "gorgeous natural surroundings and friendly community." She goes on to say that "the parks and hiking trails are perfect for outdoor enthusiasts like myself." Another user, John, highlights the affordability of East Stroudsburg, stating that "the cost of living here is much lower compared to big cities." He also mentions the convenience of being able to easily commute to neighboring cities for work. On the other hand, a reviewer named Lisa expresses frustration with the lack of job opportunities in East Stroudsburg, saying that "there are limited options for employment, especially for those in specialized fields." However, she does acknowledge that "the small town charm and beautiful scenery make up for it." Lastly, Kevin shares his experience of moving to East Stroudsburg and feeling welcomed by the community. He says, "the people here are so warm and welcoming, it truly feels like home." Overall, the majority of user reviews highlight the natural beauty and affordability of East Stroudsburg, while some mention the limited job opportunities in the area.
based on 3 ReviewsGet to know East Stroudsburg with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited East Stroudsburg
East Stroudsburg, PA - 12/24/2015
East Stroudsburg is a wonderful place to live. It's less than 90 minutes to NYC. We have beautiful mountain views. There are many beautiful communities with big beautiful homes built by Toll Brothers, C&M, Ryan Hones and LTS, etc. The schools are great and crime is low. You could not ask for a more beautiful place to live so close to NYC. The only negative thing is that the property taxes are very high and it's very expensive to heat these Mini Mansions in the winter months. Also If you commute to NYC to work, it's
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I grew up in East Stroudsburg - 3/22/2013
I grew up in East Stroudsburg, PA and then my dad went into the ARMY so we moved around a lot. I took my husband up to where I am from and he fell in love with it. My husband is now retired from the ARMY and we now live in FLORIDA. My husbnd likes the mountains and to be able to experience all 4 seasons. I had the same teachers that taught my dad and that is pretty bad when they ask you if your related and tell them that you are then they want to ask 20 million questions about your dad, brother, and cousins. Some of my cousins still live in East Stroudsburg. I would love to move back there and be able to see my cousins that I haven't seen in years. Maybe if I ask really nice my husband will say yes we can move back to where I am from. There is nothing wrong with East Stroudsburg, PA. All cities have crime and yes the schools are one of the best schools that are in East Stroudsburg,
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All of the negatives - 12/9/2009
The Bad:East Stroudsburg (Eastburg to the locals) is a suburb of NYC. I moved here from St. Louis 3 yrs ago. The place has the crime, poor schools, and (surprisingly) bad traffic of a large city, with none of the good side (restaurants, night life, museums). The roads are terrible, and the taxes are very high. The winters are awful, and the summer is nearly non-existent. I keep waiting for global warming, but it never seems to come. Maybe Santa will bring it here. Property taxes are relatively cheap (good), but school taxes are not (6k/year). The schools, however, don't meet the requirements for the No Child Left Behind Act, so don't ask me what they do with the money.
The Good: I grew up in NC, and was stunned to see that most of the homes here have no AC. I thought these people must be out of their minds! But, the summers here (all 3 weeks of it) are very mild. The mountains and countryside are beautiful, but crowded with NYC folks (sorry, that belongs in the
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