At a Glance
Median Income
$106,250
$38,529 per capita
Home Value
$218,800
Zillow: $312,461
Median Rent
$1,260/mo
45.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
17.5% smoking rate
How Sorrento Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sorrento's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sorrento a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sorrento residents earn a median household income of $106,250 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,529. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,919 business establishments, including 272 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sorrento is $218,800 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,461. Median rent is $1,260/month, with 45.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Education
11.5% of adults in Sorrento hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sorrento has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population2,136
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density588/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,250
Per Capita$38,529
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$12,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,381
Housing
A+
Home Value$218,800
Rent$1,260
Ownership90.2%
Zillow$312,461
Housing Units777
Rent Burden45.4%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,276/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain65.7 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation7 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed240 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Sorrento was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 240 Mbps.
There are 272 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.