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Porter County, IN Homeowners Insurance Quotes

We can help you get a free and quick comparison of Porter County, IN home insurance rate quotes to easily review. We like to help you shop up to 12 competitive home insurance rates with a variety of coverage options from a standard policy to a multi-line packaged discount policy that would include your home and auto insurance together. A standard (HO-3) policy for homeowners living in Porter County includes protection against most perils, but does not include coverage for flood or earthquake damage. Don't worry, our home insurance professionals of Indiana can help you figure out which policy is best for you.

Homeowners living in Porter County, pay on average around $1021 a year or $85.08 per month. Let us help you explore multiple coverage options and provide up to 40% in discounted savings for your new policy. For online quotes, please enter your zip code of the property you would like to insure today or give us a call now at 1-855-976-2656

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Porter County, IN Housing Demographics

With 164,343 residents living within the Porter County area there are over 66,179 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 43,901 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 Porter County.

DemographicValues
Total Occupied Households61,998
Family Households (families)43,901
Average Owner Occupied Household Size3
Average Family Size3
Total Housing Units66,179

Porter County, IN Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

For all homeowners living in Porter County (FIPS: 18127), 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 Indiana 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 Porter County, IN, it's important that you look into hurricane and windstorm insurance options.

Porter 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 Indiana.

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Porter County, IN Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local Porter, IN homeowners insurance quotes comparison

$833 /yr.

Indiana's Average Home Insurance Rates Overall

For the state of Indiana, homeowners insurance premiums have changed based on a variety of different factors related to risk and is currently ranked 35 in the nation for highest premiums in the U.S.

Average RatingAnnual Premium
Minimum Range:$636 /yr.
Current Average Cost:$833 /yr.
Maximum Range:$1030 /yr.

Porter County, IN Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

Porter 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 Porter is know for it's beautiful beaches and waterways. Because Porter County (FIPS: 18127) 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 Porter County.

Indiana Homeowners Insurance News & Information

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  • 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. […]

Discounts For Homeowners in Porter 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 Indiana 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 Porter 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 Porter 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 Porter 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.

Porter County Housing & Real Estate Data

Details:Statistics
Total Housing Units66179
Occupied Housing Units61998
Vacant Housing Units4181
Vacant Housing Units for Rent1220
Vacant Housing Units Rented Not Occupied57
Vacant Housing Units For Sale840
Vacant Housing Units Sold Not Occupied136
Vacant Housing Units For Seasonal Occasional Use818
Vacant Housing Units All Other Vacants1110
Housing Units Homeowner Vacancy Rate Percent2
Housing Units Rental Vacancy Rate Percent8
Housing Tenure Occupied Units61998
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied47277
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Population127443
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Averge Household Size3
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied14721
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Population33495
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Average Household Size2