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Homeowners, make sure your home insurance policy for your home in Rochester, VT protects you from financial loss that could occur if your home was damaged. Did you know that homeowners are protected with a standard home insurance policy for fires, hurricane, lightning, wind, theft, vandalism, and even falling objects like tree limbs or power lines. Most home insurance policies provide liability coverage if you were found responsible for someone's injury.

It is important to understand that your standard home insurance policy is not covered for floods, this is a separate policy and can be purchased through your insurance carrier or through the National Flood Insurance Program. If your home is located in a flood zone, you will need to request a flood insurance policy from us. We can help you with this service and once you complete a Rochester, VT home insurance quotes request online, our system will know if your home is in a flood zone. We look forward to help you!

For more information about your Rochester home insurance protection, please review some of the most recent home insurance questions from our customers. For an online homeowners insurance quote, simply enter your zip code for the property that you would like to insure in Vermont.

Rochester, VT Homeowners Insurance Quotes

On average, homeowners within the Rochester limits are paying around $715 per year for a standard HO-3 policy which is basic coverage for a single-family home. Rates in this Rochester can be as low as $465 per year for homes in the 1,500 square footage size. We can help you save more money on your policy when we apply home insurance discounts and possibly a home and auto insurance package. Larger homes in this area pay around $1,015 per year due to the replacement cost coverage being higher because the home is bigger in square footage size around 2,300 square feet or more. Don't worry! We can help you shop the best rates and coverage options and work with you to show you which policy is best for your Rochester home.

The national average premium for homeowners in the United States is $1311. This usually helps when you want to compare your current annual premium payment against a local Rochester policy or an overall countrywide average premium. These average homeowners insurance rates reflect the cost of a standard home insurance policy which includes the coverage of your home, your contents, loss of use, medical payments and homeowner liability coverage.

Save time by taking advantage of our quoting and shopping service and let our licensed agent in Vermont compare multiple coverage options for you. With our easy online shopping process, you can get quotes from up to 12 different home insurance companies. Local Rochester agents advise shopping your policy twice a year so you can keep your coverage options aligned with your needs and recent upgrades. It's important to keep your homeowners insurance coverage up to date if you make any additional home improvements to your Rochester home.

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Home Insurance Rates by Zipcode in Rochester, VT

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Rochester, VT Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local Rochester, VT home insurance quotes comparison

$465 /yr.

Shows Rochester's lowest average rates with discounts applied.

For the city of Rochester, homeowners insurance rates may vary on deductible, coverage amount and property details. Below is a list of the averages based on the cost of an annual home insurance premium.

Coverage Amount:Annual Premium
1800 sq. ft. or below
(discounts applied)
$465 /yr.
Average Coverage:$715 /yr.
2600 sq. ft. or higher
(all discounts applied)
$1015 /yr.

What is the average home insurance cost for a home in Rochester, VT?

  • • The average homeowners insurance premium paid annually for a home in Rochester is around $715 per year.

What does it cost on average per month for home insurance in Rochester, VT?

  • • Homeowners in Rochester pay an average cost per month around $60.00 for insurance coverage.

Rochester, VT - 2023 Housing Information

Month Current Home Value (2023) Last Year Home Value (2022)
January $281,283 $262,931
February $286,120 $267,801
March $291,945 $273,048
April $293,902 $277,969

Homeowners insurance will help cover the cost to repair or replace your Rochester home if it is damaged or destroyed by a covered peril, up to your coverage limits. A homeowners policy is made up of a few different coverages. Here are the most common coverages:

  • Dwelling: This coverage will pay to repair or replace the structure of your home if it is damaged or destroyed. Review and Calculate Replacement Cost Coverage in Rochester
  • Liability: This coverage will help cover medical and legal bills if someone is injured in your home, slipping on an icy sidewalk for example. It also offers protection if you damage another person’s property, your child hitting a baseball through a neighbor’s window for example.
  • Contents: This covers the cost to replace your personal possessions that are destroyed by a covered peril. Furniture, electronics, clothing and household goods are excellent examples. Contents coverage is often capped at 50% to 70% of your dwelling coverage.
  • Other Structures: This coverage protects other structures on your property such as detached garages, outbuildings, barns, and sheds.
  • Loss of use: This covers everyday costs that you incur if you cannot live in your home while it is being repaired due to a claim. It will pay hotel and restaurant bills and even the cost of dry cleaning.
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Saving Money Tips on Rochester Home Insurance

A great way to save money on Rochester homeowners insurance is to make sure you are getting all the discounts you are qualified to receive. Here are just a few of the most common discount’s insurers offer:

  • Bundling: If you purchase your home and auto (or any other insurance coverage) from the same insurer, you should get a bundling discount. Expect to save 20%-25%.
  • Secure your home: Adding a monitored security system, water leak sensors, deadbolts, and smoke detectors should result in a discount.
  • Impact resistant roof: If you are replacing your roof, consider impact resistant roofing materials which help prevent hail and impact damage as well as resulting in a significant discount.
  • Stay claim free: If you have been claim free for a number of years (five is a common requirement) your insurer should offer a claim free discount.

Are you shopping for the best rate near or wihin the Rochester area? Check out what homeowners are paying on average for Vermont homeowners insurance.

Elevation Review for Coastal Wind or Flooding Risk

Elevation Details Homeowners Tips
1441 ft. This is the average home elevation in Rochester, VT

Did you know that the elevation in which your home resides is crucial to a home insurance policy because it determines the risk factor related to your home being in a flood zone. It is important to understand that your home is not covered for floods under a standard homeowners policy. You will need to speak with a local Vermont flood insurance agent about a flood insurance policy, please give us a call now at 888-620-1954.

To get online quotes on your home and compare rates on home insurance premiums in Rochester, enter your zip code above and easily complete our online quoting application. Remember, it's important to speak with us about additional home insurance discounts so you can get the best rate for your home in Windsor County.

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    According to a new study from Clever Real Estate, a St. Louis-based real estate company, monthly rent costs are actually cheaper than a monthly mortgage payment in 48 of the 50 most populous cities in the United States. Their analysis looked at mortgage principals, interest, taxes as well as homeowners insurance and they found that […]

  • Review How Many Homeowners Are Not Insured Per State Posted on Thursday 29th August, 2024

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  • Are homeowners insurance companies increasing deductibles?  Posted on Thursday 22nd August, 2024

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Rochester, VT Dwelling Coverage Estimate

It is important to calculate your dwelling coverage for your home in Rochester so you know what type of homeowners insurance coverage you need to cover your replacement cost. It is recommended to have enough dwelling coverage to rebuild your home if it was destroyed by a covered peril.

Please remember that replacement cost coverage does not include the cost of the land, only the price to rebuild your home, which is why we like to help customers by answering a few questions that you may have.

What is the average replacement cost coverage in Rochester, VT?

- The average square footage in Rochester is around 1,192 Sq. Ft. which would cost you around $189,500 to replace the home if you base the home on the price to build per square foot of $159.

Minimum Replacement Cost Total: $189,500

Location: Rochester, Vermont (Windsor County)

Average Building Cost Per Square Foot in Rochester: $159 (low end)

Average Square Footage in Rochester: 1,192 Sq. Ft.

Home Improvement StatusPrice per Sq. Ft.Dwelling Coverage
None or Very Minor Improvements$159$189,500
Some Additional Upgrades$199$236,875
Major Home Updates or Advancements$239$284,250

The dwelling coverage is calculated by the average cost per square foot ($159) in Rochester, Vermont times your heated square footage. Which would equal the cost to rebuild your home minus the cost of the property or land. Some homes will have a higher replacement cost due to home improvements like updated kitchens and bathrooms. Other upgrades may include: granite countertops, hardwood floors and stainless steel appliances. The national square foot average to build a brand new home is around 2500 square feet. So if you are looking to build, and your square footage of your new home is 2500, you are looking at a dwelling coverage premium of around $496,875 (Media price to build of $199 x 2500 sq. ft.) to cover the cost to rebuild your new home.

What is the difference between actual cash value and replacement cost value?

Homeowners insurance is available in both actual cash value (ACV) and replacement cost value (RCV). Knowing the difference is important:

Actual cash value: When valuing your personal possessions, an actual cash value policy will take depreciation into account. This means that your 10-year-old TV will be basically worthless according to your insurance company. While an ACV policy tends to be cheaper, if you have to make a claim you may be disappointed in your claim payout.

Replacement cost value: A RCV policy will replace your possessions with brand new items of similar quality regardless of how old they were at the time they were destroyed. While RCV policies are slightly more expensive, they are well worth the cost if you have to make a claim.