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Barnstable County, MA Homeowners Insurance Quotes

We can help you get a free and quick comparison of Barnstable County, MA 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 Barnstable County includes protection against most perils, but does not include coverage for flood or earthquake damage. Don't worry, our home insurance professionals of Massachusetts can help you figure out which policy is best for you.

Homeowners living in Barnstable County, pay on average around $1667 a year or $138.92 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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Barnstable County, MA Housing Demographics

With 215,888 residents living within the Barnstable County area there are over 160,281 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 58,724 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 Barnstable County.

DemographicValues
Total Occupied Households95,755
Family Households (families)58,724
Average Owner Occupied Household Size2
Average Family Size3
Total Housing Units160,281

Barnstable County, MA Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

For all homeowners living in Barnstable County (FIPS: 25001), 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 Massachusetts 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 Barnstable County, MA, it's important that you look into hurricane and windstorm insurance options.

Barnstable 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 Massachusetts.

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Barnstable County, MA Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local Barnstable, MA homeowners insurance quotes comparison

$1,211 /yr.

Massachusetts's Average Home Insurance Rates Overall

For the state of Massachusetts, homeowners insurance premiums have changed based on a variety of different factors related to risk and is currently ranked 8 in the nation for highest premiums in the U.S.

Average RatingAnnual Premium
Minimum Range:$759 /yr.
Current Average Cost:$1,211 /yr.
Maximum Range:$1667 /yr.

Barnstable County, MA Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

Barnstable 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 Barnstable is know for it's beautiful beaches and waterways. Because Barnstable County (FIPS: 25001) 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 Barnstable County.

Massachusetts Homeowners Insurance News & Information

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  • 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 […]

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    Florida has it all, constant sunshine, beaches,plenty of restaurants and entertainment. It also has some of the highest homeowner insurance premiums in the country. According to Value Penguin, the Sunshine State has the 14th most expensive homeowner insurance rates in the country with the average premium coming in at $1,727. While insurance premiums are high all […]

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  • North Carolina Joint Underwriters and Wind Pool Map Explained Posted on Wednesday 5th June, 2024

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Discounts For Homeowners in Barnstable 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 Massachusetts 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 Barnstable 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 Barnstable 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 Barnstable 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.

Barnstable County Housing & Real Estate Data

Details:Statistics
Total Housing Units160281
Occupied Housing Units95755
Vacant Housing Units64526
Vacant Housing Units for Rent3102
Vacant Housing Units Rented Not Occupied241
Vacant Housing Units For Sale1963
Vacant Housing Units Sold Not Occupied361
Vacant Housing Units For Seasonal Occasional Use56863
Vacant Housing Units All Other Vacants1996
Housing Units Homeowner Vacancy Rate Percent3
Housing Units Rental Vacancy Rate Percent12
Housing Tenure Occupied Units95755
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied74110
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Population167595
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Averge Household Size2
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied21645
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Population44332
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Average Household Size2