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Tuscaloosa County, AL Homeowners Insurance Quotes

Shopping online for homeowners insurance rates in Tuscaloosa County is easy with our online quoting application process. We can provide the most affordable premiums and coverage options while comparing up to 12 major carriers to help you find the best home insurance policy for you and your family in Alabama.

For Tuscaloosa County AL homeowners, it's important to know your home is protected from hurricanes, lightning and home fires. With our enhanced coverage option process, we can help you get the added coverage you need in case of flooding issues, wind and hail damage and so much more.

Tuscaloosa County Home Insurance Rates

Tuscaloosa County, AL homeowners are now averaging around $145.67 per month for a basic homeowners policy. For Alabama residents, this amounts to $1748 per year for a standard home policy for homeowners living in Tuscaloosa County, AL. In comparison, the national average for home insurance premiums is around 1,249 per year. Alabama is now ranked #13 in the country for the highest home insurance rates. Would you like to get up to 12 free home insurance quotes for your home in Tuscaloosa County, AL so you can save up to 40% or more? If so, we look forward to working with you and providing a excellent home insurance shopping experience. Just enter your zip code to start the online quoting process, it only takes a minute and we will present the best rates and coverage options for you.

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Tuscaloosa County, AL Housing Demographics

With 194,656 residents living within the Tuscaloosa County area there are over 84,872 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 46,304 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 Tuscaloosa County.

DemographicValues
Total Occupied Households76,141
Family Households (families)46,304
Average Owner Occupied Household Size3
Average Family Size3
Total Housing Units84,872

Tuscaloosa County, AL Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local Tuscaloosa, AL homeowners insurance quotes comparison

$1,226 /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 13 in the nation for highest premiums in the U.S.

Average RatingAnnual Premium
Minimum Range:$793 /yr.
Current Average Cost:$1,226 /yr.
Maximum Range:$1748 /yr.

Alabama Homeowners Insurance News & Information

  • Homeowner’s Insurance Premiums Skyrocket: Forcing Homeowners to Consider Moving Posted on Thursday 11th September, 2025

    While states like Florida, California and Louisiana have seen climbing insurance costs for years due to severe weather, flooding and hurricanes, other states, Colorado and Illinois are good examples, are seeing climbing rates as well due to hailstorms and wildfires.  As homeowner’s insurance premiums skyrocket, for some policyholders, the math no longer makes sense forcing […]

  • New Report Reveals Reasons Why Home Insurance Prices Increase Posted on Monday 8th September, 2025

    Owning a home is becoming harder to afford for many Americans, in many cases due to the high cost of homeowners insurance. A recent report found that energy companies are responsible for a large amount of the pollution that is leading to climate change and more extreme weather, wildfires and flooding.  A report recently released […]

  • Homeowners in Florida Finally See Relief From Higher Insurance Costs Posted on Wednesday 27th August, 2025

    According to a recent Realtor.com article, homeowners in Florida, at least some of them, may finally seem some relief from higher homeowner insurance costs.  Florida Peninsula Insurance which is one of the largest private party property insurers recently announced that it is hoping to significantly lower premiums for roughly 170,000 policyholders.  Florida Peninsula has filed […]

  • How can I lower my homeowners insurance rate? Posted on Monday 18th August, 2025

    According to a recent report from the National Association of Realtors, homeowner insurance premiums have jumped up 10% since last year which follows a similar increase in 2023. Premium increases were even higher in states where severe weather and wildfires were more common.  In a recent AOL.com article, Paul Burns commented on how he had […]

  • 5 Perils Not Covered by Homeowners Insurance Posted on Tuesday 29th July, 2025

    Homeowners insurance is an absolute necessity to protect your home and its contents. If you have a mortgage on your home, it is also required. While homeowners insurance offers plenty of protection, there are gaps in coverage that you should be aware of because they can lead to massive out of pocket costs if you […]

Discounts For Homeowners in Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa 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.

Tuscaloosa County Housing & Real Estate Data

Details:Statistics
Total Housing Units84872
Occupied Housing Units76141
Vacant Housing Units8731
Vacant Housing Units for Rent3711
Vacant Housing Units Rented Not Occupied146
Vacant Housing Units For Sale1110
Vacant Housing Units Sold Not Occupied287
Vacant Housing Units For Seasonal Occasional Use1239
Vacant Housing Units All Other Vacants2238
Housing Units Homeowner Vacancy Rate Percent2
Housing Units Rental Vacancy Rate Percent11
Housing Tenure Occupied Units76141
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied45659
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Population116128
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Averge Household Size3
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied30482
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Population68105
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Average Household Size2