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The cost of homeowners insurance varies in every state, and your location will also affect what type of coverage you need. Learn more about homeowners insurance in your state.
Published August 21, 2020
The average annual cost of homeowners insurance in the U.S. is $1,633 per year, according to Policygenius quote data, but your coverage needs, requirements, and rates will vary depending on where your house is located.
Along with the age of your roof, your claims history, and your policy deductible, your home’s location is one of the biggest indicators of how much you’ll pay for home insurance.
Pat Howard
Homeowners Insurance Expert
Pat Howard is a homeowners insurance editor at Policygenius in New York City. He has written extensively about home insurance cost, coverage, and companies since 2018, and his insights have been featured on Investopedia, Lifehacker, MSN, Zola, HerMoney, and Property Casualty 360.