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Sussex County, NJ Homeowners Insurance Quotes

If you own a home in Sussex County, NJ you are currently paying around $106.42 per month for a standard homeowners policy. A standard HO-3 policy normally coverages your home against windstorms, lightning and fire damage. In New Jersey, your premium could be in the average rate range of $1277 per year. We like to help customers compare multiple home insurance rates all in one place. Our shopping process is a hassle free and we are here to help you review prices as well as coverage options that best fit your financial needs. You may want the lowest price but it is important to email or speak with us when it comes to cost versus coverage. Our consulting process if free and we can first review up to 12 major carriers with competitive rates in your area. Next, we can compare rate and coverage options. And last we can help you review enhanced coverage options like wind/hail or flood and include any homeowners insurance discounts that may apply to help you save more money on your home insurance needs.

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Sussex County, NJ Housing Demographics

With 149,265 residents living within the Sussex County area there are over 62,057 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 40,649 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 Sussex County.

DemographicValues
Total Occupied Households54,752
Family Households (families)40,649
Average Owner Occupied Household Size3
Average Family Size3
Total Housing Units62,057

Sussex County, NJ Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

For all homeowners living in Sussex County (FIPS: 34037), 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 New Jersey 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 Sussex County, NJ, it's important that you look into hurricane and windstorm insurance options.

Sussex County, NJ Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local Sussex, NJ homeowners insurance quotes comparison

$976 /yr.

New Jersey's Average Home Insurance Rates Overall

For the state of New Jersey, homeowners insurance premiums have changed based on a variety of different factors related to risk and is currently ranked 22 in the nation for highest premiums in the U.S.

Average RatingAnnual Premium
Minimum Range:$682 /yr.
Current Average Cost:$976 /yr.
Maximum Range:$1277 /yr.

Sussex County, NJ Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

Sussex 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.

New Jersey Homeowners Insurance News & Information

  • Buy Flood Insurance: What we learned from Hurricane Ida Posted on Monday 20th September, 2021

    On September 2, 2021, Parked cars in New Brunswick, New Jersey submerged underwater after Tropical Storm Ida. Hurricane Ida struck Louisiana as a category 4 hurricane with 150 mile an hour winds and days later hit New Jersey, New York, and other states with a massive amount of rain that has caused numerous flash floods, […]

  • FEMA’s new rating system is called “Risk Rating 2.0,” effective October 1st, 2021 Posted on Wednesday 28th April, 2021

    A recent report by ValuePenguin looked at the new risk ratings that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) will be using when determining premiums for flood insurance in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The report found that millions of homeowners could see noticeable increases in flood insurance costs. FEMA’s new rating system is called […]

  • Update: New Jersey Ordered Insurance Relief Posted on Wednesday 22nd April, 2020

    New Jersey residents may see some relief from insurance premiums due to COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance ordered insurers to provide financial relief to residents and businesses.  The guidance was signed last week by Governor Phil Murphy and extends the grace periods during which insurance companies will not be […]

Discounts For Homeowners in Sussex 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 New Jersey 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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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.

Sussex County Housing & Real Estate Data

Details:Statistics
Total Housing Units62057
Occupied Housing Units54752
Vacant Housing Units7305
Vacant Housing Units for Rent817
Vacant Housing Units Rented Not Occupied69
Vacant Housing Units For Sale899
Vacant Housing Units Sold Not Occupied183
Vacant Housing Units For Seasonal Occasional Use4144
Vacant Housing Units All Other Vacants1193
Housing Units Homeowner Vacancy Rate Percent2
Housing Units Rental Vacancy Rate Percent9
Housing Tenure Occupied Units54752
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied46156
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Population128537
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Averge Household Size3
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied8596
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Population18986
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Average Household Size2