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East Stroudsburg, PA is a charming town located in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. It has a diverse population and boasts numerous small businesses that make it an attractive destination for visitors and residents alike. The area is well-known for its scenic hiking trails, waterfalls, lakes, and wooded vistas. Popular attractions include the Pocono Raceway, Camelback Ski Area, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, and Bushkill Falls. Additionally, East Stroudsburg proudly hosts several local companies such as Rent-A-Center, Cool Valley Beverage Company, Pocono Property Management Group LLC., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, and Stroudsmoor Country Inn. With its beautiful natural environment and diverse business opportunities East Stroudsburg truly has something for everyone!

East Stroudsburg has an unemployment rate of 8.7%. The US average is 6.0%.

East Stroudsburg has seen the job market increase by 0.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 26.2%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for East Stroudsburg
- The Sales Tax Rate for East Stroudsburg is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for East Stroudsburg is 4.1%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for East Stroudsburg
- The average income of a East Stroudsburg resident is $19,633 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a East Stroudsburg resident is $59,262 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyEast Stroudsburg, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  8.76
  -8.7%-6.2%
  26.2%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  4.1%4.6%
  $33,076$37,638
  $59,262$69,021
  $71,294$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  2.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  2.6%6.8%
  4.6%10.0%
  1.7%2.5%
  17.5%11.0%
  4.7%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  3.8%1.9%
  2.9%4.7%
  2.6%1.9%
  4.7%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  5.5%4.2%
  11.8%9.3%
  18.1%14.0%
  2.8%2.1%
  8.8%7.0%
  4.5%4.8%
  1.5%4.7%
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Over 9 years ago

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  More

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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  More

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Over 15 years ago

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)  More

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