Radon Mitigation in Stroudsburg
Moderate radon risk from Pocono Plateau sandstone and Devonian shale formations. Stroudsburg's position at the Kittatinny Ridge transition creates variable radon entry potential across Monroe County, with higher concentrations in areas overlying fractured shale.
High Radon Risk Area
Stroudsburg sits in EPA Zone 1 — testing is recommended for every home regardless of age or foundation type.
Local Geology & Risk Factors
Stroudsburg is located in an area with Pocono Plateau / Ridge and Valley Transition geology, which contributes to elevated radon levels. The Pennsylvania DEP identifies this region as having significant radon potential due to uranium-bearing rock formations.
Testing is essential because radon levels can vary significantly between neighboring homes based on construction, soil permeability, and ventilation.
See Pennsylvania radon levels and EPA radon zone classifications →
Quick Facts
- Median home value: $212,700 · Median year built: 1955
- Population: 5,898
- Foundation types: Basement (most common); Crawlspace (resort and vacation properties); Slab-on-grade (newer developments)
Monroe County Context
Stroudsburg is a municipality of Monroe County, EPA Zone 1. Zone designation is assigned at the county level, so Stroudsburg inherits its classification; countywide aggregate figures live on the county page.
See Monroe County radon aggregate data →Measured Radon Data for Stroudsburg
This unusually high reading may reflect a source data anomaly or a single-home outlier; individual home results vary widely.
Source: PA DEP RadonZip Tool, January 1990 – December 2025 · Updated 2026-05-20
Radon Mitigation Cost in Stroudsburg
Active sub-slab depressurization (ASD) systems in Stroudsburg typically cost $925–$2,300. Standard basement installs on modern poured concrete fall at the lower end; historic foundations, block-wall depressurization, multi-point suction, and crawlspace encapsulation push costs higher.
Foundations covered locally
- Basement (most common)
- Crawlspace (resort and vacation properties)
- Slab-on-grade (newer developments)
Systems used in the region
- Active sub-slab depressurization
- Crawlspace encapsulation
- Sub-membrane depressurization
Certification & Compliance
All Pennsylvania radon testing and mitigation professionals must hold active PA DEP certification. Ask any contractor for their certification number and verify it before signing.
Pennsylvania's Real Estate Seller Disclosure Law (68 Pa.C.S. §§ 7301–7315) requires sellers to disclose known material defects to buyers under § 7303; the mandated disclosure form records radon under § 7304(b)(14). Sellers who have never tested are not compelled to test — § 7308 imposes no affirmative duty to investigate — but pre-listing testing is standard practice across most PA markets.
Under 25 Pa. Code § 240 — the Pennsylvania chapter governing radon certification — every radon service provider working in the Commonwealth must hold current DEP certification. Verify the contractor's status via the DEP Radon Services Directory before hiring.
Verify Contractor Certification — PA DEP Official Directory for Stroudsburg, Monroe County
View PA DEP Certified Contractor DirectoryThe PA Department of Environmental Protection maintains the official list of certified radon testers and mitigators, sorted by county and updated monthly. Always verify certification before hiring any contractor.
Directory resource provided by PA DEP Bureau of Radiation Protection, Radon Division.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is radon a concern in Stroudsburg and the Pocono region?
Yes. Stroudsburg sits at the transition between Pocono Plateau sandstone and Ridge and Valley Devonian shale formations. Monroe County carries an EPA Zone 1 classification — the highest radon potential tier — and 33.7% of tested homes exceed EPA's 4 pCi/L action level. Fractured shale bands in Monroe County can produce locally elevated concentrations above the county average.
Should Pocono vacation homes near Stroudsburg be tested for radon?
Yes. Vacation and seasonal properties are subject to the same Monroe County radon risk as primary residences. Crawlspace construction common in Pocono resort developments creates elevated entry risk from underlying shale. DEP recommends testing all occupied PA structures. NYC-area buyers increasingly require radon testing as part of Pocono purchase contingencies.
What does radon mitigation cost in Stroudsburg?
Stroudsburg area systems typically cost $925–$2,300. Crawlspace properties common in Pocono resort developments require encapsulation and sub-membrane depressurization. Standard basement ASD in borough residences costs less. Request quotes from DEP-certified Monroe County contractors.
What's the average radon level in Stroudsburg?
Stroudsburg's DEP-recorded basement average is 7.56 pCi/L across 6,030 tests. The EPA action level for mitigation is 4.0 pCi/L, so a sizable share of Stroudsburg homes exceed the threshold. The highest single result in the local dataset is 216.7 pCi/L; this unusually high reading may reflect a source data anomaly or a single-home outlier — individual home results vary widely.
Do homes in Stroudsburg need to be tested for radon?
Monroe County is EPA Zone 1 — the highest radon-potential classification — so every home in Stroudsburg should be tested regardless of age, foundation type, or neighborhood. Short-term charcoal or continuous monitor tests take 48–96 hours and cost $15–$50; long-term alpha-track tests run 90 days and better represent annual averages. If the result meets or exceeds 4.0 pCi/L, mitigation by a DEP-certified professional is recommended.
How much does radon mitigation cost in Stroudsburg?
Active sub-slab depressurization (ASD) systems in the Stroudsburg area typically cost $925–$2,300. Standard basement installations on modern poured-concrete foundations fall at the lower end; historic foundations, block-wall depressurization, multi-point suction, and crawlspace encapsulation push costs toward the upper end. All work must be performed by a DEP-certified mitigation professional under 25 Pa. Code § 240.
Is radon disclosure required when selling a home in Stroudsburg?
Pennsylvania's Real Estate Seller Disclosure Law (68 Pa.C.S. §§ 7301–7315) requires residential sellers to disclose known material defects to buyers (§ 7303). The state-mandated disclosure form covers 'presence of hazardous substances' at § 7304(b)(14) — where any known elevated radon test result or existing mitigation system is recorded. Sellers who have never tested are not required to test: § 7308 imposes no affirmative duty to investigate. In Stroudsburg, the practical reality is that most buyers request radon testing during the inspection contingency period. Sellers who test and mitigate before listing eliminate the most common contract contingency and preserve negotiating position.
Which ZIP codes does the Stroudsburg radon data cover?
The Stroudsburg radon dataset on this page covers ZIP code 18360. These are the ZCTAs assigned to Stroudsburg in the Census 2020 ZCTA-to-Place relationship file and used for the PA DEP RadonZip Tool aggregation. Neighboring ZIP codes belong to adjacent municipalities and appear on their own PA Radon Hub pages.
Are Stroudsburg Area School District buildings subject to SB 760?
Monroe County is in EPA Zone 1 and is served by 4 school districts, including Stroudsburg Area School District. Pennsylvania Senate Bill 760, if enacted as drafted, would apply to all public school buildings in Monroe County regardless of which district operates them. The bill remains in committee. Buildings in Zone 1 counties like Monroe County would be highest priority under the proposed framework. If SB 760 is enacted, mitigation timelines, thresholds, and qualifying buildings would be set by the final bill text and any subsequent DEP implementing regulations. PA Radon Hub tracks this legislation; specific deadlines remain pending.
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