Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Volo is a small city in Illinois with a population of 6,398. Residents earn $145,906 per year, which is 94% above the national average.
Based on current data, Volo receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Volo stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Volo is $145,906, which is significantly higher than the national average — 94% above $75,149. This places Volo among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Volo is $293,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,229 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Volo experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches, including 34.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 87.3% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.7% |
| 5% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $145,906 |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,735 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,804 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,928 |
| County GDP | $15,983M |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Healthcare | 846 |
| Retail | 816 |
| Manufacturing | 432 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.97% |
| Commute Time | 32.5 min |
| Work from Home | 19.1% |
| Census Median | $293,800 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $369,154 |
| Median List Price | $289,000 |
| Median List Price | $289,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $183 |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.1% |
| Price Drops | 6.3% |
| Inventory | 32 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,229 |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,445 |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.97% |
| Obesity | 30.7% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.3% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Mental Distress | 14.6% |
| Physical Distress | 9.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.0 inches |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,553/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3303°N, 88.1587°W |
| County FIPS | 17111 |
Winner: Republican by 5.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.6% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,553/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Retail Stores | 816 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 32.5 min |
| Work from Home | 19.1% |