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Essex County, MA Homeowners Insurance Quotes

Shopping online for homeowners insurance rates in Essex 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 Massachusetts.

For Essex County MA 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.

Essex County Home Insurance Rates

Essex County, MA homeowners are now averaging around $138.92 per month for a basic homeowners policy. For Massachusetts residents, this amounts to $1667 per year for a standard home policy for homeowners living in Essex County, MA. In comparison, the national average for home insurance premiums is around 1,249 per year. Massachusetts is now ranked #8 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 Essex County, MA 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 Essex County, MA 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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Essex County, MA Housing Demographics

With 743,159 residents living within the Essex County area there are over 306,754 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 188,005 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 Essex County.

DemographicValues
Total Occupied Households285,956
Family Households (families)188,005
Average Owner Occupied Household Size3
Average Family Size3
Total Housing Units306,754

Essex County, MA Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

For all homeowners living in Essex County (FIPS: 25009), 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 Essex County, MA, it's important that you look into hurricane and windstorm insurance options.

Essex 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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Essex County, MA Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local Essex, 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.

Essex County, MA Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

Essex 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 Essex is know for it's beautiful beaches and waterways. Because Essex County (FIPS: 25009) 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 Essex County.

Massachusetts Homeowners Insurance News & Information

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Discounts For Homeowners in Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex 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.

Essex County Housing & Real Estate Data

Details:Statistics
Total Housing Units306754
Occupied Housing Units285956
Vacant Housing Units20798
Vacant Housing Units for Rent7069
Vacant Housing Units Rented Not Occupied371
Vacant Housing Units For Sale2627
Vacant Housing Units Sold Not Occupied714
Vacant Housing Units For Seasonal Occasional Use5512
Vacant Housing Units All Other Vacants4505
Housing Units Homeowner Vacancy Rate Percent1
Housing Units Rental Vacancy Rate Percent6
Housing Tenure Occupied Units285956
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied182572
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Population492568
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Averge Household Size3
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied103384
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Population234119
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Average Household Size2