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San Luis Obispo County, CA Homeowners Insurance Quotes

Comparison shopping for homeowners insurance in San Luis Obispo County, CA just got easier with our quick online quoting application. If you simply enter in the basic details of your home, we can shop and compare up to 12 competitive home insurance rate quotes for you. The process is that easy, and we can help you apply any additional home insurance discounts and credits to help you save more on your premium. We also can provide multi-line services to help enhance the coverage and reduce the monthly expenses on your auto insurance. If you combine your home and auto together we can help you apply for additional savings. But first, we will help you review which home insurance policy is best for you for your home in San Luis Obispo County.

Average Home Insurance Rates in San Luis Obispo County, CA

San Luis Obispo County, CA homeowners are currently paying around $103.42 per month for a standard HO-3 homeowners insurance policy. In California, your premium could be in the average range of $1241 per year, this estimate is based on an HO-3 homowners insurance type which may include the minimum coverage required by your mortgage company. This is why a large volume of homeowners are now shopping online in San Luis Obispo County, CA to help them discover cheaper rates with better coverage protection. A standard homeowners policy will help protect you against windstorms, lightning strikes and fire damage. Our process helps you review additional coverage due to risks like flooding, wind and hail, hurricanes and even earthquakes. Use our shopping service and get a new homeowners insurance policy today with the additional savings, just enter your zip code to get started.

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San Luis Obispo County, CA Housing Demographics

With 269,637 residents living within the San Luis Obispo County area there are over 117,315 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 63,691 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 Luis Obispo County.

DemographicValues
Total Occupied Households102,016
Family Households (families)63,691
Average Owner Occupied Household Size2
Average Family Size3
Total Housing Units117,315

San Luis Obispo County, CA Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

For all homeowners living in San Luis Obispo County (FIPS: 6079), 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 Luis Obispo County, CA, it's important that you look into hurricane and windstorm insurance options.

San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo County, CA Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local San Luis Obispo, 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 Luis Obispo County, CA Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo is know for it's beautiful beaches and waterways. Because San Luis Obispo County (FIPS: 6079) 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 Luis Obispo County.

California Homeowners Insurance News & Information

  • 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 […]

  • 2022 Future Housing Market Preview by Fed Chairman Powell Posted on Friday 1st July, 2022

    Many of us are concerned about how the housing market will fare as interest rates head up and a looming recession takes hold. Will home values crash as they did during the Great Recession or will they simply stop rising and settle in at their current values.  While no one can predict the future, Fed […]

  • Homeowners Prepare for Rate Increases Later This Year Posted on Monday 27th June, 2022

    In most states, home insurance rates are headed up this year and homeowners should be prepared for further rate increases before the end of the year. According to a recent S&P Global Market Intelligence report, over 177 insurance carriers have filed requests for rate increases in 43 states, Arizona alone has seen 34 rate increase requests. […]

Discounts For Homeowners in San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo County Housing & Real Estate Data

Details:Statistics
Total Housing Units117315
Occupied Housing Units102016
Vacant Housing Units15299
Vacant Housing Units for Rent2393
Vacant Housing Units Rented Not Occupied169
Vacant Housing Units For Sale1318
Vacant Housing Units Sold Not Occupied306
Vacant Housing Units For Seasonal Occasional Use9269
Vacant Housing Units All Other Vacants1844
Housing Units Homeowner Vacancy Rate Percent2
Housing Units Rental Vacancy Rate Percent6
Housing Tenure Occupied Units102016
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied60920
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Population149509
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Averge Household Size2
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied41096
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Population103122
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Average Household Size3