At a Glance
Median Income
$48,333
$23,921 per capita
Home Value
$52,900
Zillow: $58,320
Median Rent
$617/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
17.0% smoking rate
How Sorento Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sorento's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sorento a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sorento residents earn a median household income of $48,333 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,921. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 697 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sorento is $52,900 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $58,320. Median rent is $617/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
9.6% of adults in Sorento hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sorento has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population503
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density629/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,333
Per Capita$23,921
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$2,021M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,603
Housing
A+
Home Value$52,900
Rent$617
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$58,320
Housing Units236
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,025/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
Elevation583 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute34 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Sorento was founded in 1882.
The median home in Sorento was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.