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Shelby County, AL Homeowners Insurance Quotes

If you own a home in Shelby County, AL you are currently paying around $125.08 per month for a standard homeowners policy. A standard HO-3 policy normally coverages your home against windstorms, lightning and fire damage. In Alabama, your premium could be in the average rate range of $1501 per year. We like to help customers compare multiple home insurance rates all in one place. Our shopping process is a hassle free and we are here to help you review prices as well as coverage options that best fit your financial needs. You may want the lowest price but it is important to email or speak with us when it comes to cost versus coverage. Our consulting process if free and we can first review up to 12 major carriers with competitive rates in your area. Next, we can compare rate and coverage options. And last we can help you review enhanced coverage options like wind/hail or flood and include any homeowners insurance discounts that may apply to help you save more money on your home insurance needs.

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Shelby County, AL Housing Demographics

With 195,085 residents living within the Shelby County area there are over 80,970 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 53,733 families living within the local area, it is safe to say that great coverage at an affordable price is most desired amongst every homeowner living in Shelby County.

DemographicValues
Total Occupied Households74,072
Family Households (families)53,733
Average Owner Occupied Household Size3
Average Family Size3
Total Housing Units80,970

Shelby County, AL Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local Shelby, AL homeowners insurance quotes comparison

$1,173 /yr.

Alabama's Average Home Insurance Rates Overall

For the state of Alabama, homeowners insurance premiums have changed based on a variety of different factors related to risk and is currently ranked 11 in the nation for highest premiums in the U.S.

Average RatingAnnual Premium
Minimum Range:$793 /yr.
Current Average Cost:$1,173 /yr.
Maximum Range:$1501 /yr.

Alabama Homeowners Insurance News & Information

  • Florida home insurance and hurricanes How to Prepare Before Hurricanes Threaten Florida Posted on Monday 19th May, 2025

    Hurricane season is quickly approaching and one of the most important things to do before a storm hits is to make sure your insurance coverage is up to date and your coverage levels are sufficient in the event your home is damaged by severe weather. Regardless of whether you own a home or are renting, […]

  • New Home Insurance Company Launches in Florida, Shows Signs of Improvement Posted on Tuesday 13th May, 2025

    According to Office of Insurance Regulation and leaders in the industry, Florida may finally be emerging from the insurance crisis that it has suffered through for the last decade. Insurance companies operating in the state are starting to stabilize rates and new insurance companies are entering the Florida market.  Recently, the Office of Insurance Regulation […]

  • Higher Premiums and Claim Handling Causes Poor Customer Satisfaction for Insurance Companies Posted on Friday 9th May, 2025

    According to the recently released J.D. Power’s 2025 U.S. Property Claims Satisfaction Study, higher premiums and longer wait time for claim handling are making property owners less satisfied with their homeowners coverage. “Customers are, in essence, paying higher prices for slower service,” said Mark Garrett, director of insurance intelligence at J.D. Power in a press release. […]

  • Affordable Home Insurance Is Getting Very Hard to Find Posted on Tuesday 6th May, 2025

    According to a recent ValuePenguin study, homeowners are having a harder time finding affordable insurance due to the property insurance crisis spreading around the country.  The report found that a shocking two-thirds of homeowners have seen premium increases in 2024. Another 25% of homeowners said they were dropped by their insurance company which is a […]

  • Which state pays the highest home insurance premiums in 2025? Posted on Thursday 24th April, 2025

    Recently, Insurify released its third annual American Homeowner Insurance report which offers a detailed forecast of insurance trends in the U.S. for 2025.  States that have a high risk of wildfires and severe weather will see the largest increases in homeowners insurance premiums. According to the report, Louisiana will see the largest premium increases with […]

Discounts For Homeowners in Shelby County

As a homeowner, you have to understand that insurance companies see homes as a risk. If you can decrease any of the risk factors that will determine your premium, then it's best to follow these important guidelines in order to save money on your Alabama homeowners insurance.

  • Install A Smoke Alarm in Every Room: It's important you do this for your own safety, so why not install a smoke detector in every room. Show your home insurance company that safety comes first. Once you have them installed, shop for home insurance and mentioned you have taken the right safety precautions to reduce house fires. For homeowners in Shelby County, this discount can save you up to 20% on your home insurance premium.
  • Combine Your Home and Auto Insurance Into One Package: Any home insurance provider is going to want your business. It's important you offer this opportunity to combine your home and auto insurance together in one package. You may want to also see if you can open up a life or health insurance account as well. Merging all your insurance into one company will save you money. Homeowners in Shelby County that do combine their home and auto can save over $500 with this discount.
  • Install A Home Security System: Your home insurance company should reward you for installing a home security system, sometimes up to 22%. It's important that you take precautions and reduce the risk of someone breaking into your Shelby County home. This will be one of the questions that you will want to ask your home insurance agent to see if you qualify for this discount. If you don't, make sure you shop other companies to get the "Home Security Discount"
  • Purchase A Fire Exstinguisher: Although smoke alarms provide warnings, it's best to be prepared. This may or may not provide any stand alone discount, but it shows your serious when it comes to reducing risk.
  • Stop Smoking: It's important to protect your health and your home. If you don't smoke or don't have anyone living with you that smokes then this can save you up to 18% on your home insurance premium.

Shelby County Housing & Real Estate Data

Details:Statistics
Total Housing Units80970
Occupied Housing Units74072
Vacant Housing Units6898
Vacant Housing Units for Rent2176
Vacant Housing Units Rented Not Occupied121
Vacant Housing Units For Sale1662
Vacant Housing Units Sold Not Occupied254
Vacant Housing Units For Seasonal Occasional Use1221
Vacant Housing Units All Other Vacants1464
Housing Units Homeowner Vacancy Rate Percent3
Housing Units Rental Vacancy Rate Percent13
Housing Tenure Occupied Units74072
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied59129
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Population157687
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Averge Household Size3
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied14943
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Population34824
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Average Household Size2