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Dare County, NC Homeowners Insurance Quotes

Homeowners of Dare County, you are paying around $93.25 a month for basic or HO-3 standard homeowners insurance coverage. If you would like to pay less than average for your home insurance premium, you are in the right place. We will be happy to help you shop and compare home insurance rates for your home in Dare County, our job is to help you find better than average quotes that is less than $1119 per year. Dare County residentents are happy to use our service and benefit from comparing competitive North Carolina homeowners insurance rates all in one place. Our online quoting application allows you to review up to 12 competitive rates which makes it easy for you to see which carrier may have the lowest rate. But also which insurance provider has the best coverage. Let us help you shop your Dare County, NC home insurance rate quotes today!

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Dare County, NC Housing Demographics

With 33,920 residents living within the Dare County area there are over 33,492 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 9,397 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 Dare County.

DemographicValues
Total Occupied Households14,335
Family Households (families)9,397
Average Owner Occupied Household Size2
Average Family Size3
Total Housing Units33,492

Dare County, NC Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

For all homeowners living in Dare County (FIPS: 37055), 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 North Carolina 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 Dare County, NC, it's important that you look into hurricane and windstorm insurance options.

Dare County, NC Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local Dare, NC homeowners insurance quotes comparison

$901 /yr.

North Carolina's Average Home Insurance Rates Overall

For the state of North Carolina, homeowners insurance premiums have changed based on a variety of different factors related to risk and is currently ranked 32 in the nation for highest premiums in the U.S.

Average RatingAnnual Premium
Minimum Range:$644 /yr.
Current Average Cost:$901 /yr.
Maximum Range:$1193 /yr.

Dare County, NC Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

Dare 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.

Coastal Dare County Home Insurance Information:

North Carolina Homeowners Insurance News & Information

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

    North Carolina is a lovely state to call home. Our state is packed with beautiful cities, museums, restaurants and of course, some of the loveliest beaches in the country. Unfortunately, if you live in one of our amazing coastal southern cities such as Ocean Isle Beach, Sunset Beach, Oak Island Beach, Calabash, Bald Head Island, […]

  • North Carolina Coastal Home Insurance Rates Posted on Friday 29th March, 2024

    North Carolina is a fantastic place to live with plenty of cultural activities, beautiful beaches, world-class cities as well as great restaurants and shopping. The only disadvantage to living in North Carolina, particularly if your home is located in coastal area is the cost of homeowners insurance. The average premium for a standard homeowners insurance […]

  • NC Residents Speak Against 42% Rate Increase Requested by Rate Bureau Posted on Tuesday 13th February, 2024

    During a recent public comment session held by the North Carolina Department of Insurance, dozens of North Carolina residents spoke out against an average rate increase of 42% that the North Carolina Rate Bureau is requesting.  The Rate Bureau represents insurance companies in the state and earlier this year requested average rate increases of 42%. […]

  • North Carolina: 2024 Homeowners Insurance Rate Increase Proposed Posted on Friday 19th January, 2024

    Recently, the North Carolina Rate Bureau requested that the N.C. Department of Insurance allow increases to homeowners’ insurance rates by an average of 42.2 percent. If the NCDOI agrees, the proposed rates will go into effect Aug. 1. However, it is also possible that the NCDOI will not agree to the increase and deny the […]

Discounts For Homeowners in Dare 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 North Carolina 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 Dare 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 Dare 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 Dare 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.

Dare County Housing & Real Estate Data

Details:Statistics
Total Housing Units33492
Occupied Housing Units14335
Vacant Housing Units19157
Vacant Housing Units for Rent3433
Vacant Housing Units Rented Not Occupied49
Vacant Housing Units For Sale411
Vacant Housing Units Sold Not Occupied34
Vacant Housing Units For Seasonal Occasional Use14742
Vacant Housing Units All Other Vacants488
Housing Units Homeowner Vacancy Rate Percent4
Housing Units Rental Vacancy Rate Percent45
Housing Tenure Occupied Units14335
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied10118
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Population23361
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Averge Household Size2
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied4217
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Population10407
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Average Household Size2