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Cook County, IL Homeowners Insurance Quotes

Shopping online for homeowners insurance rates in Cook 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 Illinois.

For Cook County IL 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.

Cook County Home Insurance Rates

Cook County, IL homeowners are now averaging around $95.33 per month for a basic homeowners policy. For Illinois residents, this amounts to $1144 per year for a standard home policy for homeowners living in Cook County, IL. In comparison, the national average for home insurance premiums is around 1,249 per year. Illinois is now ranked #31 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 Cook County, IL 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.

For all Cook County, IL residents, you can select your city below to review more information about homeowners insurance in your local area. Information includes city demographics, facts and average premium rates for homeowners on an annual and montly basis. If you are searching for insurance rates nearby then click your city below.


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Cook County, IL Housing Demographics

With 5,194,675 residents living within the Cook County area there are over 2,180,359 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 1,211,420 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 Cook County.

DemographicValues
Total Occupied Households1,966,356
Family Households (families)1,211,420
Average Owner Occupied Household Size3
Average Family Size3
Total Housing Units2,180,359

Cook County, IL Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

For all homeowners living in Cook County (FIPS: 17031), 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 Illinois 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 Cook County, IL, it's important that you look into hurricane and windstorm insurance options.

Cook 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 Illinois.

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Cook County, IL Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local Cook, IL homeowners insurance quotes comparison

$880 /yr.

Illinois's Average Home Insurance Rates Overall

For the state of Illinois, homeowners insurance premiums have changed based on a variety of different factors related to risk and is currently ranked 31 in the nation for highest premiums in the U.S.

Average RatingAnnual Premium
Minimum Range:$628 /yr.
Current Average Cost:$880 /yr.
Maximum Range:$1144 /yr.

Cook County, IL Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

Cook 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 Cook is know for it's beautiful beaches and waterways. Because Cook County (FIPS: 17031) 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 Cook County.

Illinois Homeowners Insurance News & Information

  • 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 […]

  • Top 10 States That Have the Highest Rates of Uninsured Homes Posted on Tuesday 22nd April, 2025

    As recent headlines have made clear, climate change has led to more frequent extreme weather events which has led to a rise in homeowner insurance claims. As insurers deal with an increased number of claims, they pass those additional costs onto homeowners via higher premiums, regardless of whether you have filed a claim or not.  […]

  • 2025 Spring Cleaning Insurance Tips for Homeowners Posted on Monday 31st March, 2025

    Spring is here, the days are getting longer, the weather is warming up and the trees are starting to bud. All of this makes it a great time for homeowners to knock out some spring cleaning and home maintenance.  We thought it might be a good idea to look at some spring cleaning and maintenance […]

  • Homeowners Now Use This Strategy To Save Money on Home Insurance. Is It a Good Idea? Posted on Wednesday 26th March, 2025

    According to a new Market Watch article, homeowners who are struggling with the cost of higher homeowner insurance premiums are making the move to policies with higher deductibles to help lower their costs. While this strategy may work for some, it is not the best idea for everyone.  Data from the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) showed […]

Discounts For Homeowners in Cook 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 Illinois 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 Cook 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 Cook 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 Cook 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.

Cook County Housing & Real Estate Data

Details:Statistics
Total Housing Units2180359
Occupied Housing Units1966356
Vacant Housing Units214003
Vacant Housing Units for Rent87844
Vacant Housing Units Rented Not Occupied4180
Vacant Housing Units For Sale35879
Vacant Housing Units Sold Not Occupied6135
Vacant Housing Units For Seasonal Occasional Use14225
Vacant Housing Units All Other Vacants65740
Housing Units Homeowner Vacancy Rate Percent3
Housing Units Rental Vacancy Rate Percent10
Housing Tenure Occupied Units1966356
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied1143857
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Population3116535
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Averge Household Size3
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied822499
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Population1987858
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Average Household Size2