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Berrien County, MI Homeowners Insurance Quotes

Are you shopping online for home insurance in Berrien County MI? We have the most affordable premiums and coverage options available at GetHomeInsuranceQuotes.com, where we provide up to 12 quotes to review and compare from the most top rated home insurance companies. Our Berrien County agents have over 20+ years of insurance consulting and professional experience to help you get answers to any questions that you may have about which coverage option is best for you and your family.

Protecting your home in Michigan from hurricanes, lightning and fires is important to every homeowner. But that's not all your home insurance policy can offer. We have a variety of coverage options to choose from to make sure your home and family are properly covered. Start your home insurance quotes online now by entering your zip code above or call the number on the right to speak with a licensed home insurance agent today!

More about premiums in Berrien County

Berrien County, MI homeowners are now averaging around $83.50 per month for a basic home insurance policy. For Michigan, this amounts to $1002 per year for a standard (HO-3) homeowners insurance policy for residents living in Berrien County, MI. In comparison, the national average for home insurance rates is around 1,249 per year. Michigan is now ranked #36 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 Berrien County, MI so you can save up to fourty percent or more? If so, we look forward to working with you and providing a excellent home insurance shopping experience.

For all Berrien County, MI 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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Berrien County, MI Housing Demographics

With 156,813 residents living within the Berrien County area there are over 76,922 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 41,585 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 Berrien County.

DemographicValues
Total Occupied Households63,054
Family Households (families)41,585
Average Owner Occupied Household Size2
Average Family Size3
Total Housing Units76,922

Berrien County, MI Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

For all homeowners living in Berrien County (FIPS: 26021), 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 Michigan 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 Berrien County, MI, it's important that you look into hurricane and windstorm insurance options.

Berrien 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 Michigan.

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Berrien County, MI Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local Berrien, MI homeowners insurance quotes comparison

$833 /yr.

Michigan's Average Home Insurance Rates Overall

For the state of Michigan, homeowners insurance premiums have changed based on a variety of different factors related to risk and is currently ranked 36 in the nation for highest premiums in the U.S.

Average RatingAnnual Premium
Minimum Range:$715 /yr.
Current Average Cost:$833 /yr.
Maximum Range:$1002 /yr.

Berrien County, MI Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

Berrien 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 Berrien is know for it's beautiful beaches and waterways. Because Berrien County (FIPS: 26021) 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 Berrien County.

Michigan Homeowners Insurance News & Information

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  • Florida’s Broward Commissioner is Asking Congress to Lower Insurance Rates Posted on Monday 1st April, 2024

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Discounts For Homeowners in Berrien 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 Michigan 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 Berrien 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 Berrien 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 Berrien 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.

Berrien County Housing & Real Estate Data

Details:Statistics
Total Housing Units76922
Occupied Housing Units63054
Vacant Housing Units13868
Vacant Housing Units for Rent2334
Vacant Housing Units Rented Not Occupied111
Vacant Housing Units For Sale1379
Vacant Housing Units Sold Not Occupied282
Vacant Housing Units For Seasonal Occasional Use7204
Vacant Housing Units All Other Vacants2558
Housing Units Homeowner Vacancy Rate Percent3
Housing Units Rental Vacancy Rate Percent11
Housing Tenure Occupied Units63054
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied45063
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Population111336
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Averge Household Size2
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied17991
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Population41950
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Average Household Size2