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Washington County, OR Homeowners Insurance Quotes

Shopping online for homeowners insurance rates in Washington County is easy with our online quoting application process. We can provide the most affordable premiums and coverage options while comparing up to 12 major carriers to help you find the best home insurance policy for you and your family in Oregon.

For Washington County OR homeowners, it's important to know your home is protected from hurricanes, lightning and home fires. With our enhanced coverage option process, we can help you get the added coverage you need in case of flooding issues, wind and hail damage and so much more.

Washington County Home Insurance Rates

Washington County, OR homeowners are now averaging around $61.25 per month for a basic homeowners policy. For Oregon residents, this amounts to $735 per year for a standard home policy for homeowners living in Washington County, OR. In comparison, the national average for home insurance premiums is around 1,249 per year. Oregon is now ranked #51 in the country for the highest home insurance rates. Would you like to get up to 12 free home insurance quotes for your home in Washington County, OR so you can save up to 40% or more? If so, we look forward to working with you and providing a excellent home insurance shopping experience. Just enter your zip code to start the online quoting process, it only takes a minute and we will present the best rates and coverage options for you.

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Washington County, OR Housing Demographics

With 529,710 residents living within the Washington County area there are over 212,450 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 134,323 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 Washington County.

DemographicValues
Total Occupied Households200,934
Family Households (families)134,323
Average Owner Occupied Household Size3
Average Family Size3
Total Housing Units212,450

Washington County, OR Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local Washington, OR homeowners insurance quotes comparison

$583 /yr.

Oregon's Average Home Insurance Rates Overall

For the state of Oregon, homeowners insurance premiums have changed based on a variety of different factors related to risk and is currently ranked 51 in the nation for highest premiums in the U.S.

Average RatingAnnual Premium
Minimum Range:$439 /yr.
Current Average Cost:$583 /yr.
Maximum Range:$735 /yr.

Oregon Homeowners Insurance News & Information

  • Homeowners Shopping Rates Due to Rise in Premiums Posted on Monday 23rd September, 2024

    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, […]

  • Where is it cheaper to rent than to buy a home in the United States? Posted on Thursday 5th September, 2024

    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 […]

  • Review How Many Homeowners Are Not Insured Per State Posted on Thursday 29th August, 2024

    One of the major costs of owning a home is protecting it with homeowners insurance. This will ensure your home is repaired or rebuilt if it is damage or destroyed by a covered peril. It also helps protect you against lawsuits, theft and even vandalism. If you have a mortgage on your home, your lender […]

  • Are homeowners insurance companies increasing deductibles?  Posted on Thursday 22nd August, 2024

    This year many homeowner insurance companies have been raising their homeowner percentage deductible from 1% to 2% which could be a massive increase for policyholders who have to make a claim on their policy. It has led to many homeowners shopping their coverage as their out-of-pocket costs skyrocket.   As the cost of claims increases, particularly […]

  • Homeowners in Texas are Seeing Home Insurance Rates Increase Posted on Wednesday 7th August, 2024

    Homeowners in Texas are feeling the squeeze as homeowner insurance rates continue to climb. In a recent NBC 5 Investigates article, they looked at just how dramatic recent rate increases have been across Texas. Melinda Clifton has seen destructive weather cause hail damage to her roof three times in the last twenty years according to […]

Discounts For Homeowners in Washington 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 Oregon 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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.

Washington County Housing & Real Estate Data

Details:Statistics
Total Housing Units212450
Occupied Housing Units200934
Vacant Housing Units11516
Vacant Housing Units for Rent5402
Vacant Housing Units Rented Not Occupied338
Vacant Housing Units For Sale2552
Vacant Housing Units Sold Not Occupied422
Vacant Housing Units For Seasonal Occasional Use1009
Vacant Housing Units All Other Vacants1793
Housing Units Homeowner Vacancy Rate Percent2
Housing Units Rental Vacancy Rate Percent7
Housing Tenure Occupied Units200934
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied123071
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Population333001
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Averge Household Size3
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied77863
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Population189921
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Average Household Size2