Living in Sorrento, Louisiana

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sorrento · Census data 2020–2024

Sorrento has 2,203 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $117,604 (94% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $232,200, the median rent is $1,344/month.

Sorrento at a glance

Population
2,203
Median age
37.6State: 38
Median household income
$117,604State: $60,756
Median home value
$232,200State: $216,500
Median rent
$1,344/moState: $1,064
Homeowners
84.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
Average commute
24 min

Is Sorrento a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 94% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.

Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median.

The weather is best in March–April and October–November.

Cost of living in Sorrento

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sorrento the median home value is $232,200, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,344 per month, which is 41% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,836 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Sorrento$232,200
Louisiana$216,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Sorrento$1,344
Louisiana$1,064
United States$1,413

Sorrento median household income

The median household income in Sorrento is $117,604 and the income per person is $39,188. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).

Median household income

Sorrento$117,604
Louisiana$60,756
United States$80,734

Housing in Sorrento: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
780
Owner-occupied
84.8%
Renter-occupied
15.2%
Vacant
8.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1997
Average household size
3.10

Sorrento demographics

Population
2,203
Median age
37.6
Under 18
20.7%
65 and older
14.2%
Households
711
Foreign-born
1.5%
Veterans
2.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White71.8%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Black19.7%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sorrento ›

Education in Sorrento

17.7% of adults 25 and older in Sorrento have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Sorrento17.7%
Louisiana27%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Sorrento

Unemployment rate
3.2%State: 6.3%
Average commute
24 minState: 26 min
Work from home
8%
Drive alone
81.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
3.8%
Homes with broadband
94.4%

Sorrento vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Sorrento2,203$117,604$232,200$1,344
Gonzales13,108$75,451$225,800$1,497
Lemannville841$16,947$75,300—
Union526$71,563——
Welcome796$56,250—$609
Donaldsonville6,831$23,618$185,900$827
Prairieville35,238$104,923$317,400$1,324
Port Vincent673$61,250$216,200$734
French Settlement1,295$72,396$206,000$1,183

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Living in Sorrento: FAQ

What is the median household income in Sorrento, LA?

The median household income in Sorrento is $117,604, 94% higher than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Sorrento?

The median home value in Sorrento is $232,200, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.

How much is rent in Sorrento?

The median gross rent in Sorrento is $1,344 per month, about 41% of household income.

Is Sorrento, LA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 94% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median.

What is the median age in Sorrento?

The median age in Sorrento is 37.6 years (Louisiana: 38).

How long is the commute in Sorrento?

The average commute to work in Sorrento is 24 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Sorrento?

The unemployment rate in Sorrento is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Sorrento?

17.7% of adults in Sorrento have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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