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Wharton County, TX Homeowners Insurance Quotes

Homeowners of Wharton County, you are paying around $166.67 a month for basic or HO-3 standard homeowners insurance coverage. If you would like to pay less than average for your home insurance premium, you are in the right place. We will be happy to help you shop and compare home insurance rates for your home in Wharton County, our job is to help you find better than average quotes that is less than $2000 per year. Wharton County residentents are happy to use our service and benefit from comparing competitive Texas homeowners insurance rates all in one place. Our online quoting application allows you to review up to 12 competitive rates which makes it easy for you to see which carrier may have the lowest rate. But also which insurance provider has the best coverage. Let us help you shop your Wharton County, TX home insurance rate quotes today!

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Wharton County, TX Housing Demographics

With 41,280 residents living within the Wharton County area there are over 17,127 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 10,820 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 Wharton County.

DemographicValues
Total Occupied Households15,132
Family Households (families)10,820
Average Owner Occupied Household Size3
Average Family Size3
Total Housing Units17,127

Wharton County, TX Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

For all homeowners living in Wharton County (FIPS: 48481), 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 Texas 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 Wharton County, TX, it's important that you look into hurricane and windstorm insurance options.

Wharton County, TX Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local Wharton, TX homeowners insurance quotes comparison

$1,700 /yr.

Texas's Average Home Insurance Rates Overall

For the state of Texas, homeowners insurance premiums have changed based on a variety of different factors related to risk and is currently ranked 4 in the nation for highest premiums in the U.S.

Average RatingAnnual Premium
Minimum Range:$1362 /yr.
Current Average Cost:$1,700 /yr.
Maximum Range:$2000 /yr.

Wharton County, TX Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

Wharton 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.

Coastal Wharton County Texas Information: What does a Texas Wind and Hail Policy Cover? or Coastal Texas Home Insurance Rates

Texas Homeowners Insurance News & Information

  • 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 […]

  • Coastal Texas Home Insurance Rates Posted on Sunday 7th July, 2024

    While windstorm insurance is not required in Texas, it is often a necessity if you live near the coast. In certain areas there is a good chance that your mortgage lender will require that you carry a windstorm policy. A windstorm policy will cover damage that is done by wind or hail. These are the […]

  • Texas is Seeing Major Increases in the Cost of Homeowners Insurance Posted on Tuesday 7th May, 2024

    Like much of the rest of the country, Texas is seeing major increases in the cost of homeowners insurance. According to an article in Austin American-Stateman, residents of Texas have seen their insurance rates go up 50.9% on average which is the largest increase in the country for that time period. Unfortunately, experts are predicting […]

  • 2024 Average Homeowners Insurance Rate at $2,777 per year  Posted on Tuesday 20th February, 2024

    A recent report by Insurance.com, found that the average homeowners insurance rate in the U.S. came in at $2,777 per year which breaks down to $231 a month. The average was based on coverage levels of $300,000 in dwelling and liability and a $1,000 deductible. When Insurance.com ran the numbers, Oklahoma was the most expensive […]

  • 9% Predicted Jump in Home Insurance Rates in 2023  Posted on Tuesday 25th April, 2023

    According to a new report by online marketplace Insurify, average homeowner insurance premiums are headed up again in 2023. The report predicts that the average cost of homeowners insurance could jump up 9% which translates into about $150 increase for most homeowners. The pain will not be distributed equally, homeowners in some states will see […]

  • Get Cheaper Home Insurance by Using These Great Saving Tips Posted on Friday 19th August, 2022

    Homeowner insurance rates are headed up in many states this year. Colorado’s new average rate is around $3,400, Oklahoma is now $3,300, Tennesse has also moved up on the list to an average home insurance rate of $3,000 per year. Kansas and Texas are both around $2,500 for the year. While your premium may be […]

  • Top 3 Reasons Homeowners Can Expect a 3% to 30% Rate Increase Posted on Monday 18th April, 2022

    Interest rate hike due to inflation percentage rising up, FED, federal reserve or central bank monetary policy, economics or loan concept, businessman archery percentage arrow high up into the sky. There is a good chance that your homeowners insurance premium will be headed up this year. According to a recent S&P Global Market Intelligence report,  homeowners […]

Discounts For Homeowners in Wharton 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 Texas 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 Wharton 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 Wharton 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 Wharton 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.

Wharton County Housing & Real Estate Data

Details:Statistics
Total Housing Units17127
Occupied Housing Units15132
Vacant Housing Units1995
Vacant Housing Units for Rent427
Vacant Housing Units Rented Not Occupied8
Vacant Housing Units For Sale183
Vacant Housing Units Sold Not Occupied78
Vacant Housing Units For Seasonal Occasional Use335
Vacant Housing Units All Other Vacants964
Housing Units Homeowner Vacancy Rate Percent2
Housing Units Rental Vacancy Rate Percent8
Housing Tenure Occupied Units15132
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied10303
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Population28014
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Averge Household Size3
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied4829
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Population12817
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Average Household Size3