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Skagit County, WA Homeowners Insurance Quotes

Are you shopping online for home insurance in Skagit County WA? 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 Skagit 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 Washington 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 Skagit County

Skagit County, WA homeowners are now averaging around $78.08 per month for a basic home insurance policy. For Washington, this amounts to $937 per year for a standard (HO-3) homeowners insurance policy for residents living in Skagit County, WA. In comparison, the national average for home insurance rates is around 1,249 per year. Washington is now ranked #43 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 Skagit County, WA 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.

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Skagit County, WA Housing Demographics

With 116,901 residents living within the Skagit County area there are over 51,473 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 30,656 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 Skagit County.

DemographicValues
Total Occupied Households45,557
Family Households (families)30,656
Average Owner Occupied Household Size3
Average Family Size3
Total Housing Units51,473

Skagit County, WA Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

For all homeowners living in Skagit County (FIPS: 53057), 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 Washington 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 Skagit County, WA, it's important that you look into hurricane and windstorm insurance options.

Skagit 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 Washington.

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Skagit County, WA Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local Skagit, WA homeowners insurance quotes comparison

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Washington's Average Home Insurance Rates Overall

For the state of Washington, homeowners insurance premiums have changed based on a variety of different factors related to risk and is currently ranked 43 in the nation for highest premiums in the U.S.

Average RatingAnnual Premium
Minimum Range:$471 /yr.
Current Average Cost:$692 /yr.
Maximum Range:$937 /yr.

Skagit County, WA Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

Skagit 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 Skagit is know for it's beautiful beaches and waterways. Because Skagit County (FIPS: 53057) 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 Skagit County.

Washington Homeowners Insurance News & Information

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    According to a recent report from the National Association of Realtors, homeowner insurance premiums have jumped up 10% since last year which follows a similar increase in 2023. Premium increases were even higher in states where severe weather and wildfires were more common.  In a recent AOL.com article, Paul Burns commented on how he had […]

  • 5 Perils Not Covered by Homeowners Insurance Posted on Tuesday 29th July, 2025

    Homeowners insurance is an absolute necessity to protect your home and its contents. If you have a mortgage on your home, it is also required. While homeowners insurance offers plenty of protection, there are gaps in coverage that you should be aware of because they can lead to massive out of pocket costs if you […]

  • Compare 2025 Homeowners Insurance Rates in Every State Posted on Thursday 24th July, 2025

    According to a recent study by Insurify, homeowners in every state will be paying more for insurance coverage by the end of the year.  The study found that climate change fueled natural disaster are the main cause of ever-increasing homeowner premiums. Wildfires out west, hailstorms in the Midwest and hurricanes and flooding in the South […]

  • Texas Homeowner Insurance Claims Were Closed Without Any Payment Posted on Monday 14th July, 2025

    According to a recent study that was reported on in the Houston Chronicle, almost half of all Texas homeowner insurance claims were closed without any payment to the homeowner. A company called Weiss Ratings was in charge of the study and they found that 47% of claims filed by Texas homeowners have been closed by […]

  • What causes North Carolina home insurance to go up? Posted on Monday 7th July, 2025

    A homeowner in North Carolina was greeted with a nasty surprise this year, a 41% increase in his insurance premium.  On average, homeowners in North Carolina saw a rate jump of 7.5% on June 1st due to a settlement reached by the North Carolina Department of Insurance but this certainly doesn’t explain a 41% increase.  Doug Corkhill is […]

Discounts For Homeowners in Skagit 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 Washington 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 Skagit 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 Skagit 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 Skagit 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.

Skagit County Housing & Real Estate Data

Details:Statistics
Total Housing Units51473
Occupied Housing Units45557
Vacant Housing Units5916
Vacant Housing Units for Rent931
Vacant Housing Units Rented Not Occupied89
Vacant Housing Units For Sale820
Vacant Housing Units Sold Not Occupied141
Vacant Housing Units For Seasonal Occasional Use2910
Vacant Housing Units All Other Vacants1025
Housing Units Homeowner Vacancy Rate Percent3
Housing Units Rental Vacancy Rate Percent6
Housing Tenure Occupied Units45557
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied30956
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Population77395
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Averge Household Size3
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied14601
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Population37882
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Average Household Size3