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Alachua County, FL Homeowners Insurance Quotes

Are you looking for a quick comparison of Alachua County, FL homeowners insurance quotes to review and compare the best rates today? We can provide up to 12 or more competitive home insurance rates with different coverage options from a basic HO-3 standard homeowner policy to a bundle / packaged discount policy that would include your home and auto grouped together. A basic policy for homeowners living in Alachua County includes protection against most major perils. If you are in need of earthquake or flood insurance, then we can help you find additional coverage. As you may know, a flood policy is separate from a standard HO-3 policy.

Affordable Alachua County Rates

Homeowners living in Alachua County, pay on average around $2165 per year or $180.42 a month for home insurance. Let us help you shop multiple coverage options and provide up to 40% off in discount savings for your home in Alachua County. Online rate quotes can be easily reviewed by entering your zip code of the property you would like to insure or give us a call now at 1-888-685-4704

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Alachua County, FL Housing Demographics

With 247,336 residents living within the Alachua County area there are over 112,766 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 53,500 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 Alachua County.

DemographicValues
Total Occupied Households100,516
Family Households (families)53,500
Average Owner Occupied Household Size2
Average Family Size3
Total Housing Units112,766

Alachua County, FL Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local Alachua, FL homeowners insurance quotes comparison

$1,735 /yr.

Florida's Average Home Insurance Rates Overall

For the state of Florida, homeowners insurance premiums have changed based on a variety of different factors related to risk and is currently ranked 1 in the nation for highest premiums in the U.S.

Average RatingAnnual Premium
Minimum Range:$929 /yr.
Current Average Cost:$1,735 /yr.
Maximum Range:$2165 /yr.

Florida Homeowners Insurance News & Information

  • $4.5B Estimated In Insured Losses After 2024 Florida Hurricanes Posted on Wednesday 13th November, 2024

    According to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, the three hurricanes that made landfall this year have caused more than $4.5 billion in estimated insured losses. Hurricane Debby, Helene and Milton all hit the state within two months of each other Helene and Milton struck just two weeks apart. State data show that over 269,000 […]

  • I can’t afford my home insurance, what do I do? Posted on Saturday 9th November, 2024

    According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average U.S. insurance rate is $2,377 a year. The data also suggest that homeowners could see a 6% rise in rates by the end of the year which is in addition to the 20% increase over the two previous years. As climate change pushes […]

  • Why Are Homeowners Insurance Premiums Rising in 2024? Posted on Tuesday 9th July, 2024

    As insurance rates rise at unprecedented rates, homeowners are cutting back on groceries, travel, dining out, and even medication to afford the cost of their insurance premiums. In even more shocking news, 1 in 10 homeowners are even consider moving to an area with lower premiums, according to a recent survey by Claimguide. According to […]

  • Coastal Homeowners Insurance in Florida Posted on Monday 8th July, 2024

    Florida has it all, constant sunshine, beaches,plenty of restaurants and entertainment. It also has some of the highest homeowner insurance premiums in the country. According to Value Penguin, the Sunshine State has the 14th most expensive homeowner insurance rates in the country with the average premium coming in at $1,727. While insurance premiums are high all […]

  • Florida’s Broward Commissioner is Asking Congress to Lower Insurance Rates Posted on Monday 1st April, 2024

    A bill in the U.S. House called the Natural Disaster Reinsurance Plan, hopes to lower insurance costs for policyholders in states that opt-in to the program which will scale back the requirements regarding the amount of reinsurance that insurance companies need to purchase.  Currently, a Broward commissioner is asking Congress to pass legislation he claims […]

  • Florida Lawmakers May Allow Takeout Offers to Citizens’ Policyholders Posted on Wednesday 13th March, 2024

    Lawmakers in Florida are moving closer to allowing specific insurer types to make offers to policyholders currently with Citizen’s Property to insure their vacation or second home.  SB 1716 this week cleared the Senate’s Fiscal Policy Committee for the takeout offers after the Senate’s Banking and Insurance Committee approved the measure earlier this month.  This […]

  • Florida has 7 New Home Insurance Companies Entering the Market Posted on Friday 1st March, 2024

    Recently, Florida has seen seven new insurance companies enter the market for homeowners coverage. Currently, the average premium for homeowners coverage is $6,000 a year in the Sunshine state compared to a nationwide average of just $1,700 a year, according to the Insurance Information Institute.  The Insurance Information Institute is hopeful that the new insurance […]

  • What exactly is a FAIR Plan? Posted on Tuesday 2nd January, 2024

    If you live in an area where severe weather is common, or wildfires pop up every summer you may have trouble finding affordable home insurance coverage. If homes in your area are repeatedly damaged or destroyed by a covered peril, insurers may pull out of the entire area, refusing to write policies in your neighborhood. […]

Discounts For Homeowners in Alachua 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 Florida 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 Alachua 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 Alachua 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 Alachua 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.

Alachua County Housing & Real Estate Data

Details:Statistics
Total Housing Units112766
Occupied Housing Units100516
Vacant Housing Units12250
Vacant Housing Units for Rent6477
Vacant Housing Units Rented Not Occupied189
Vacant Housing Units For Sale1783
Vacant Housing Units Sold Not Occupied237
Vacant Housing Units For Seasonal Occasional Use1042
Vacant Housing Units All Other Vacants2522
Housing Units Homeowner Vacancy Rate Percent3
Housing Units Rental Vacancy Rate Percent12
Housing Tenure Occupied Units100516
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied54768
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Population131732
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Averge Household Size2
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied45748
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Population101684
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Average Household Size2