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San Diego County, CA Homeowners Insurance Quotes

Getting the afforable homeowners coverage that you want in San Diego County can be difficult with so many options available from local captive agents to the online comparison marketplace. It is important to know that proper coverage means doing the necessary research on your own or speaking with a home insurance professional that can help you find the affordable coverage you need with a carrier you trust. Shopping online with us at GetHomeInsuranceQuotes.com of California allows you to get top quality service from the best insurance carriers available in your area. Our rates can be shared with you online, through email, on the phone or even on our chat mesage service to help make shopping easier for you. It's important you know the coverage options available for your home in San Diego County, that's why our experience staff of over 20+ years can answer any questions that you may have about your current policy. And most of all, we can provide easy ways to help you save more money while getting more protection for your home in case if something happens. Start your online home insurance quote today!

San Diego County, CA Prices Per Year

California homeowners insurance premiums are on the increase year over year. It's not very often that we witness a decrease in home insurance rates when we compare annual premiums in all 50 states. Currently, San Diego County is ranked higher in the nation with an average annual premium of $1241/yr. When comparing home insurance cost and coverage options, it's important to understand that the base premium for a standard homeowners policy may look great in terms of affordability, but maybe not so helpful in terms of the coverage and protection when you need it the most. Let us help you first compare quotes and then we can provide a free consultation to help you determine the best company and coverage options available in San Diego County.

Coastal San Diego County, CA Home Insurance Rates

For coastal properties, flood protection is crucial for areas like San Diego County that are prone to hurricanes, flooding and tropical storms. We recommend you speak with your home insurance agent if you have questions about your coastal policy coverage. A flood insurance policy is not part of your standard homeowners policy, but can easily be bundled to help give you the added protection you need by combining an HO-3 policy with wind and hail coverage plus flood insurance. We offer an easy way to review the best flood insurance rates for San Diego County, please give us a call at at 1-855-976-2656. If you are only looking for flood insurance only then please contact our flood insurance agent at 1-888-620-1954 for completitive flood insurance rates in San Diego County.

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San Diego County, CA Housing Demographics

With 3,095,313 residents living within the San Diego County area there are over 1,164,786 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 720,480 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 San Diego County.

DemographicValues
Total Occupied Households1,086,865
Family Households (families)720,480
Average Owner Occupied Household Size3
Average Family Size3
Total Housing Units1,164,786

San Diego County, CA Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

For all homeowners living in San Diego County (FIPS: 6073), it's important to understand that this county is in a coastal area and has great risk of damage due to hurricanes, windstorms, hail and flooding. The wind and hail insurance program provided through the state of California is the states opportunity to help provide additional wind/hail coverage when insurance companies exclude it from homeowners and other policies sold to coastal residents. You can buy wind and hail insurance coverage through us and we will shop multiple companies to package the best coverage option for you. If you are shopping for quotes in San Diego County, CA, it's important that you look into hurricane and windstorm insurance options.

San Diego County boarders a shoreline which increases the risk of wind, hail and flood damage. We will look into providing the best rates possible considering your home is located in the coastal area of California.

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San Diego County, CA Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local San Diego, CA homeowners insurance quotes comparison

$984 /yr.

California's Average Home Insurance Rates Overall

For the state of California, homeowners insurance premiums have changed based on a variety of different factors related to risk and is currently ranked 24 in the nation for highest premiums in the U.S.

Average RatingAnnual Premium
Minimum Range:$835 /yr.
Current Average Cost:$984 /yr.
Maximum Range:$1241 /yr.

San Diego County, CA Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

San Diego is a coastal county which greatly increases the risk of hurricanes and windstorms. Our quoting process will include wind and hail coverage options to give you the best protection you need against high winds and storm damage.

Flood Zone Notice: The beautiful coastal county of San Diego is know for it's beautiful beaches and waterways. Because San Diego County (FIPS: 6073) has a shoreline and is in a coastal area it is important to purchase flood insurance. The risk is very high in this area and we will work with you to provide the best flood insurance coverage you need for your home in San Diego County.

California Homeowners Insurance News & Information

  • Why Are Homeowners Insurance Premiums Rising in 2024? Posted on Tuesday 9th July, 2024

    As insurance rates rise at unprecedented rates, homeowners are cutting back on groceries, travel, dining out, and even medication to afford the cost of their insurance premiums. In even more shocking news, 1 in 10 homeowners are even consider moving to an area with lower premiums, according to a recent survey by Claimguide. According to […]

  • Largest Insurer in California – Travelers Announces Home Insurance Rates Going Up 15% Posted on Monday 20th May, 2024

    Travelers Insurance, which is one of the largest insurers in California, recently announced that they will be raising premiums by an average of 15% in the Golden State. This is just the latest rate increase or policy limitation by major insurance companies who blame the increases on spreading wildfire risks, inflation, and the cost of […]

  • 2024 Average Homeowners Insurance Rate at $2,777 per year  Posted on Tuesday 20th February, 2024

    A recent report by Insurance.com, found that the average homeowners insurance rate in the U.S. came in at $2,777 per year which breaks down to $231 a month. The average was based on coverage levels of $300,000 in dwelling and liability and a $1,000 deductible. When Insurance.com ran the numbers, Oklahoma was the most expensive […]

  • What exactly is a FAIR Plan? Posted on Tuesday 2nd January, 2024

    If you live in an area where severe weather is common, or wildfires pop up every summer you may have trouble finding affordable home insurance coverage. If homes in your area are repeatedly damaged or destroyed by a covered peril, insurers may pull out of the entire area, refusing to write policies in your neighborhood. […]

  • 2024 Homeowners Insurance Outlook Receives Negative Rating Posted on Tuesday 21st November, 2023

    The insurance news for 2024 is certainly not great. Experts expect that extreme weather and increasing costs will push up insurance costs and make insurance companies more selective when deciding where they will write policies.  Recently, credit rating agency AM Best downgraded the entire home insurance industry from stable to negative. According to Richard Attanasio, […]

  • 2023 – California’s recent storms – Is my home covered by insurance? Posted on Tuesday 10th January, 2023

    California has recently been hit by a shocking amount of punishing winter weather that has triggered flooding as well as mudslides across vast areas of the state. The weather has led to evacuation orders as well as damaged homes. Unfortunately, for many homeowners, the damage may not be covered by their homeowners insurance.   In most […]

Discounts For Homeowners in San Diego 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 California 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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.

San Diego County Housing & Real Estate Data

Details:Statistics
Total Housing Units1164786
Occupied Housing Units1086865
Vacant Housing Units77921
Vacant Housing Units for Rent29236
Vacant Housing Units Rented Not Occupied1756
Vacant Housing Units For Sale11682
Vacant Housing Units Sold Not Occupied2368
Vacant Housing Units For Seasonal Occasional Use20768
Vacant Housing Units All Other Vacants12111
Housing Units Homeowner Vacancy Rate Percent2
Housing Units Rental Vacancy Rate Percent6
Housing Tenure Occupied Units1086865
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied591025
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Population1646225
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Averge Household Size3
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied495840
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Population1347122
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Average Household Size3