Town in Pocono Mountains with a ‘walkable downtown’ is wonderful for retirement

If you are looking for a booming historic town in the mountains for retirement, this is one you should seriously consider.
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, is touted as a top destination for retirement because of its historic walkable downtown with a rich food and arts scene as well as affordable housing.
The town is nestled into the picturesque Pocono Mountains with a mere population of under 6,000 residents. It is comparable to other highly-ranked retirement towns including Hamilton, Montana, near Missoula; Dillsboro, North Carolina, near Asheville; and New Braunsfels, Texas, near San Antonio.
Pennsylvania is a state touted for retirement with many other highly-ranking retirement towns and cities including Lancaster, Scranton, Reading and Harrisburg.
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The town in the northeastern part of the state has a wonderful downtown that boasts historic architecture with modern amenities including restaurants, wine bars, museums, galleries and antique shops.
Mountain-related activities also abound, however, if you are looking for a big city escapade, the town on the border of New Jersey is only an hour away from Allentown and two hours away from both Philadelphia and New York City.
It also has a seasonal farmers market, Monroe Markers Market, which has been around since 1979. It boasts locally grown produce, as well as honey, baked goods and coffee.
It also has an annual arts and crafts festival that takes place every August at the town’s Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, which sits on 114 acres of land.
The town is also a great place for families with ample hotel accommodations, as well as activities.
The median price of homes sold in Stroudsburg is $340,000, which is below the national average, according to Realtor.com.