The Town FilesVolo, Illinois
Village in Lake County · population 6,122 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $319,700
- Household income
- $160,792
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 35 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 33.5
Volo is a village of 6,122 people in Lake County, Illinois. The median home is worth $319,700, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for young professionals than 92% of Illinois towns, more upscale than 92% of Illinois towns, better for first-time buyers than 86% of Illinois towns.
How Volo ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Volo is worth $319,700, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $160,792, which is more affordable than 61% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $2,169 a month. 82.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Volo | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $319,700 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $2,169 | $960 |
| Median household income | $160,792 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 82.0% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 2010 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Volo
| People | Volo | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.5 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.9% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 30.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.2% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.1% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.9% | — |
| Work from home | 20.1% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 32.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 99.7% | 90.4% |
Weather in Volo
July highs average 84.2°F and January lows 12.9°F. About 37.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 34.5 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 144 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Volo since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 21, 1967 about 9.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 177 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 77 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on May 2, 2018.
Severe weather in Lake County since 1996
Lake County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| June 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1771: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Lake County
Lake County had 329,354 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $91,042 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Volo itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Volo
3 public schools with 1,698 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Hollow Middle School | 5-8 | 765 | 15.3 |
| Big Hollow Elem School | 2-4 | 523 | 14.5 |
| Big Hollow Primary School | PK-1 | 410 | 12.8 |
Towns near Volo
- Lakemoor, IL2.3 mi · 6,182 people · home $265,500
- Round Lake, IL3.0 mi · 18,721 people · home $278,600
- Long Lake, IL3.3 mi · 3,663 people · home $220,100
- Wauconda, IL3.9 mi · 14,084 people · home $278,600
- Round Lake Park, IL4.0 mi · 7,680 people · home $164,900
- Island Lake, IL4.2 mi · 8,051 people · home $262,500
- Hainesville, IL4.4 mi · 3,546 people · home $210,500
- Round Lake Heights, IL4.6 mi · 2,622 people · home $216,800
Volo questions
Is Volo, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Volo scores better for retirees than 18% of Illinois towns and quieter than 20%. 11.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.5).
How much does a house cost in Volo?
The median owner-occupied home in Volo is valued at $319,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $160,792, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $2,169 a month.
What is the weather like in Volo?
July highs average 84.2°F and January lows 12.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.0 inches of precipitation a year and 34.5 inches of snow.
Does Volo get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Volo since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 21, 1967. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)