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Wilkes County, NC Homeowners Insurance Quotes

We can help you get a free and quick comparison of Wilkes County, NC home insurance rate quotes to easily review. We like to help you shop up to 12 competitive home insurance rates with a variety of coverage options from a standard policy to a multi-line packaged discount policy that would include your home and auto insurance together. A standard (HO-3) policy for homeowners living in Wilkes County includes protection against most perils, but does not include coverage for flood or earthquake damage. Don't worry, our home insurance professionals of North Carolina can help you figure out which policy is best for you.

Homeowners living in Wilkes County, pay on average around $1119 a year or $93.25 per month. Let us help you explore multiple coverage options and provide up to 40% in discounted savings for your new policy. For online quotes, please enter your zip code of the property you would like to insure today or give us a call now at 1-866-918-3404

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Wilkes County, NC Housing Demographics

With 69,340 residents living within the Wilkes County area there are over 33,065 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 19,683 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 Wilkes County.

DemographicValues
Total Occupied Households28,360
Family Households (families)19,683
Average Owner Occupied Household Size2
Average Family Size3
Total Housing Units33,065

Wilkes County, NC Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local Wilkes, NC homeowners insurance quotes comparison

$901 /yr.

North Carolina's Average Home Insurance Rates Overall

For the state of North Carolina, homeowners insurance premiums have changed based on a variety of different factors related to risk and is currently ranked 32 in the nation for highest premiums in the U.S.

Average RatingAnnual Premium
Minimum Range:$644 /yr.
Current Average Cost:$901 /yr.
Maximum Range:$1193 /yr.

North Carolina Homeowners Insurance News & Information

  • North Carolina Joint Underwriters and Wind Pool Map Explained Posted on Wednesday 5th June, 2024

    North Carolina is a lovely state to call home. Our state is packed with beautiful cities, museums, restaurants and of course, some of the loveliest beaches in the country. Unfortunately, if you live in one of our amazing coastal southern cities such as Ocean Isle Beach, Sunset Beach, Oak Island Beach, Calabash, Bald Head Island, […]

  • North Carolina Coastal Home Insurance Rates Posted on Friday 29th March, 2024

    North Carolina is a fantastic place to live with plenty of cultural activities, beautiful beaches, world-class cities as well as great restaurants and shopping. The only disadvantage to living in North Carolina, particularly if your home is located in coastal area is the cost of homeowners insurance. The average premium for a standard homeowners insurance […]

  • NC Residents Speak Against 42% Rate Increase Requested by Rate Bureau Posted on Tuesday 13th February, 2024

    During a recent public comment session held by the North Carolina Department of Insurance, dozens of North Carolina residents spoke out against an average rate increase of 42% that the North Carolina Rate Bureau is requesting.  The Rate Bureau represents insurance companies in the state and earlier this year requested average rate increases of 42%. […]

  • North Carolina: 2024 Homeowners Insurance Rate Increase Proposed Posted on Friday 19th January, 2024

    Recently, the North Carolina Rate Bureau requested that the N.C. Department of Insurance allow increases to homeowners’ insurance rates by an average of 42.2 percent. If the NCDOI agrees, the proposed rates will go into effect Aug. 1. However, it is also possible that the NCDOI will not agree to the increase and deny the […]

Discounts For Homeowners in Wilkes 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 North Carolina 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 Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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.

Wilkes County Housing & Real Estate Data

Details:Statistics
Total Housing Units33065
Occupied Housing Units28360
Vacant Housing Units4705
Vacant Housing Units for Rent1031
Vacant Housing Units Rented Not Occupied55
Vacant Housing Units For Sale365
Vacant Housing Units Sold Not Occupied126
Vacant Housing Units For Seasonal Occasional Use1222
Vacant Housing Units All Other Vacants1906
Housing Units Homeowner Vacancy Rate Percent2
Housing Units Rental Vacancy Rate Percent12
Housing Tenure Occupied Units28360
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied21103
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Population51262
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Averge Household Size2
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied7257
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Population17111
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Average Household Size2