What are the schools like in Sorento, IL?

School district data for Sorento is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Sorento?

The median household income in Sorento, IL is $44,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

What is the weather like in Sorento, IL?

Sorento has an average high temperature of 38.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.9 inches.

Sorento, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Sorento, IL affordable or expensive?

Sorento's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sorento is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $50,800 and the median rent is $617 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Sorento, IL?

Sorento has a violent crime rate of 42.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 432.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sorento, IL a Good Place to Live?

Sorento is a small town of 498 in Illinois, with a median household income of $44,375 and a 5.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Sorento stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Sorento is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sorento city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.3

Sorento's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sorento costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Sorento, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$50,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$617	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sorento's violent crime rate is 42.6 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

42.6 /100k

Property Crime

432.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Sorento, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sorento sees average highs of 38.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July, with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation and 13.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sorento, IL
Average High — January	38.4°F
Average High — July	88.7°F
Annual Precipitation	42.0"
Annual Snowfall	13.9"

Demographics

Metric	Sorento, IL	National Avg
Population	498	—
Median Age	41.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	49.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	17.9%	22.2%
65 and over	18.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Panama, IL 3 mi Walshville, IL 5 mi New Douglas, IL 5 mi Donnellson, IL 6 mi Old Ripley, IL 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Sorento

Sorento, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62086

Sorento vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sorento, IL affordable or expensive?

Sorento's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Sorento roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $50,800 and median rent is $617/month.

What is the crime rate in Sorento, IL?

Sorento's violent crime rate is 42.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 432.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sorento?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Sorento, IL a good place to live?

Sorento, IL has a population of 498, a median household income of $44,375, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Sorento?

Sorento averages 38.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches with about 13.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sorento?

Sorento, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62086.

What is the population of Sorento?

The population of Sorento, Illinois is 498 with a median age of 41.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sorento?

Key numbers for living in Sorento: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $50,800, median household income $44,375, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sorento side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.