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Sorento, IL

Illinois

Sorento is a small town in Illinois with a population of 503. Residents earn $48,333 per year, which is 36% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
503 Population 629/sq mi density
$48,333 Median Income $23,921 per capita
$52,900 Home Value $49,852 Zillow
$617 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$48,333 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,900 home value, $617/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,333
36% lower than US avg
Home Value $52,900
81% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.6%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent $617
47% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.6%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.2%
26% lower than US avg

How Sorento Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population503
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density629/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,333
Per Capita$23,921
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$2,021M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$52,900
Rent$617
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$49,852
Housing Units236
Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity39.6%
Uninsured8.6%
Smoking17.0%
Depression25.0%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation583 ft (178 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute34 min
Broadband80.4%
Libraries6

Is Sorento a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sorento receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Sorento offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sorento is $48,333, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. 9.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sorento is $52,900, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $617 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Sorento experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches, including 16.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Sorento has a population of 503 with a density of 629 people per square mile. The median age is 41.5 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.4%), with 3.4% Hispanic.

Population

503
Total Population
629
People / sq mi
41.5yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Sorento vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.2%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.8%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sorento vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sorento is $48,333, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Sorento vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,333
36% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,921
Avg Weekly Wage$1,603
IRS Avg AGI$66,701

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.2%
26% below US avg
Establishments (County)697
County GDP$2,021M

Business (County)

Restaurants77
Healthcare66
Retail112
Manufacturing23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,300
23% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate8.13%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.8 min
Drive Alone87.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Sorento is $52,900, 81% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $617 (47% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $49,852.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$52,900
81% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$49,852

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$25
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio106.9%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$617
47% below US avg
Rent Burden24.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.7%
Housing Units236
Median Year Built1953

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,300
23% above US avg
Effective Rate8.13%
In Sorento, 39.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.6% of residents lack health insurance. 17.0% are current smokers. 25.0% report depression. 24.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Sorento vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.6%
23% above US avg
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure32.3%
Asthma10.9%
COPD7.6%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.0%
21% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.3%
Physical Inactivity24.0%
Depression25.0%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress13.7%
Short Sleep35.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%
Uninsured8.6%
0% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.1%
Dental Visits61.2%
Premature Death11,025/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access38.3%
Healthcare Facilities66
Sorento has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.0 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.0 inches
5% above US avg
Snowfall16.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation583 ft (178 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density629/sq mi
Coordinates39.0008°N, 89.5748°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17135
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44-point margin. 80.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.1%
D 27.1%

Winner: Republican by 44 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.6%
72% below US avg
High School+90.1%
Graduate Degree+1.3%
School Test Score5.34
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density629/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.4%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities66
Restaurants77
Retail Stores112

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.8 min
Drive Alone87.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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