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Northampton County, NC Homeowners Insurance Quotes

Shopping online for homeowners insurance rates in Northampton 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 North Carolina.

For Northampton County NC 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.

Northampton County Home Insurance Rates

Northampton County, NC homeowners are now averaging around $93.25 per month for a basic homeowners policy. For North Carolina residents, this amounts to $1119 per year for a standard home policy for homeowners living in Northampton County, NC. In comparison, the national average for home insurance premiums is around 1,249 per year. North Carolina is now ranked #32 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 Northampton County, NC 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.

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Northampton County, NC Housing Demographics

With 22,099 residents living within the Northampton County area there are over 11,674 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 5,931 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 Northampton County.

DemographicValues
Total Occupied Households9,193
Family Households (families)5,931
Average Owner Occupied Household Size2
Average Family Size3
Total Housing Units11,674

Northampton County, NC Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

For all homeowners living in Northampton County (FIPS: 37131), 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 Northampton County, NC, it's important that you look into hurricane and windstorm insurance options.

Northampton County, NC Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local Northampton, 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.

Northampton County, NC Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

Northampton 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 Northampton County Home Insurance Information:

North Carolina Homeowners Insurance News & Information

  • 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 […]

  • North Carolina Joint Underwriters and Wind Pool Map Explained Posted on Thursday 28th December, 2023

    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, Holden Beach, Oak Island Beach, Calabash, Bald Head Island, […]

Discounts For Homeowners in Northampton 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 Northampton 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 Northampton 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 Northampton 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.

Northampton County Housing & Real Estate Data

Details:Statistics
Total Housing Units11674
Occupied Housing Units9193
Vacant Housing Units2481
Vacant Housing Units for Rent211
Vacant Housing Units Rented Not Occupied16
Vacant Housing Units For Sale142
Vacant Housing Units Sold Not Occupied50
Vacant Housing Units For Seasonal Occasional Use1124
Vacant Housing Units All Other Vacants938
Housing Units Homeowner Vacancy Rate Percent2
Housing Units Rental Vacancy Rate Percent8
Housing Tenure Occupied Units9193
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied6684
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Population15441
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Averge Household Size2
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied2509
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Population5906
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Average Household Size2