Washington D.C. Homeowners Pay Mid-Range Insurance Costs Compared to the Rest of the Country
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Washington D.C. Homeowners Pay Mid-Range Insurance Costs Compared to the Rest of the Country
"The latest American Community Survey (ACS) data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that in 2024, homeowners in the District of Columbia with a mortgage typically pay $1,000-$1,499 annually for homeowners insurance. Those without a mortgage report the same range, with overall statewide costs also falling in the $1,000-$1,499 bracket. DC has 134,836 insured homeowner households in total-100,134 with a mortgage and 34,702 without. Among mortgaged owners, 7,660 pay less than $100 annually and 7,678 pay $4,000 or more."
"Homeowners in Washington, D.C. face mid-level insurance premiums compared to both nearby Mid-Atlantic states and the broader U.S. While costs are not as high as in coastal, climate-vulnerable regions, they are also not among the lowest. Article continues below this ad Data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Realtor.com® 2025 Climate Risk Report provide a snapshot of how D.C. fits into the national picture."
Homeowners in Washington, D.C. experience mid-level insurance premiums compared with nearby Mid-Atlantic states and the national landscape. Typical annual homeowners insurance costs in 2024 fall in the $1,000–$1,499 range for mortgaged and non-mortgaged owners. The District has 134,836 insured homeowner households, including 100,134 with mortgages and 34,702 without, with small groups paying under $100 or $4,000 and above. Maryland and Virginia show similar averages, while Delaware is somewhat more affordable for non-mortgaged owners. Southern coastal metros face the highest burdens, with places like Miami averaging $22,718 annually.
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