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Sorento, IL


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Sorento, Illinois

Sorento, Illinois, in Bond county, is 42 miles E of Florissant, Missouri (center to center) and 45 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. About 601 people people live in Sorento.

The People and Families of Sorento

In Sorento, about 59% of adults are married. The people of Sorento spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sorento had a median family income of $32,125.

Sorento Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Sorento, about 85% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the village is one place with an advantage over most places in Illinois. Sorento isn't one of those high-end villages with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Sorento, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Sorento strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
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Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
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Comparative Profile of Sorento, IL

Comparing Sorento to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Female Share of the Population78
Male Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men31
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better31
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes910
People Living Alone33
Housing Recently Built33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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