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Charles County, MD Homeowners Insurance Quotes

If you shopping for home insurance for your property located in Charles County MD, we have great coverage options available at GetHomeInsuranceQuotes.com. We offer up to 12 comparison quotes from the most competitive top-rated home insurance companies available in Charles County. Our Maryland agents have over 20+ years of experience and are ready to help you compare and review the most affordable homeowners policies available, including enhanced coverage options and discouts. Protecting your home in Charles County from hurricanes, lightning and fires is important to every homeowner. But that's not all your homeowners policy should be limited to so ask our agents which carrier and coverage option is best for you.

You might like to know that the average home insurance rate for the state of Maryland is $1169 a year. That's $97.42 a month in homeowners insurance cost. We can certainly help you save up to 40% or more by applying all the available discounts and credits, plus shopping your coverage with up to 12 different home insurance providers that currently have competitive rates in Charles County MD. Simply give us a call now at 1-855-976-2656

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Charles County, MD Housing Demographics

With 146,551 residents living within the Charles County area there are over 54,963 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 38,614 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 Charles County.

DemographicValues
Total Occupied Households51,214
Family Households (families)38,614
Average Owner Occupied Household Size3
Average Family Size3
Total Housing Units54,963

Charles County, MD Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

For all homeowners living in Charles County (FIPS: 24017), 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 Maryland 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 Charles County, MD, it's important that you look into hurricane and windstorm insurance options.

Charles 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 Maryland.

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Charles County, MD Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local Charles, MD homeowners insurance quotes comparison

$874 /yr.

Maryland's Average Home Insurance Rates Overall

For the state of Maryland, homeowners insurance premiums have changed based on a variety of different factors related to risk and is currently ranked 29 in the nation for highest premiums in the U.S.

Average RatingAnnual Premium
Minimum Range:$637 /yr.
Current Average Cost:$874 /yr.
Maximum Range:$1169 /yr.

Charles County, MD Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

Charles 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 Charles is know for it's beautiful beaches and waterways. Because Charles County (FIPS: 24017) 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 Charles County.

Maryland Homeowners Insurance News & Information

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    According to the recently released J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Home Insurance Study a nationwide rise in premiums has driven many customers to shop for new policies as their rates are now too high.  “’The average shopping rate among home insurance customers has climbed to a record high of 6.8% through the second quarter of 2024, […]

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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 […]

Discounts For Homeowners in Charles 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 Maryland 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 Charles 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 Charles 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 Charles 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.

Charles County Housing & Real Estate Data

Details:Statistics
Total Housing Units54963
Occupied Housing Units51214
Vacant Housing Units3749
Vacant Housing Units for Rent1030
Vacant Housing Units Rented Not Occupied75
Vacant Housing Units For Sale977
Vacant Housing Units Sold Not Occupied154
Vacant Housing Units For Seasonal Occasional Use439
Vacant Housing Units All Other Vacants1074
Housing Units Homeowner Vacancy Rate Percent2
Housing Units Rental Vacancy Rate Percent9
Housing Tenure Occupied Units51214
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied40317
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Population116314
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Averge Household Size3
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied10897
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Population28832
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Average Household Size3