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Home insurance now takes a record 9% of your mortgage payment, the highest ever

Quick Read Average homeowners insurance reached $1,952 annually, up 8.5%. Insurance now represents 9% of typical monthly ...
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Homeowners insurance is averaging nearly $2,500 a year, but you can still save

The average cost of homeowners insurance in the U.S. is $2,424 per year for $300,000 in dwelling coverage, according to Bankrate data. Of course, that's just a nationwide average: In states like ...