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Florida Homeowners Insurance Costs Significantly Higher Than New Jersey's

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 8
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What happened

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A 2026 LendingTree survey found that Florida ranks as the 17th most expensive state for homeowners insurance. The average annual premium in Florida is $5,735, which accounts for almost 8% of homeowners' income. In comparison, homeowners in New Jersey spend only 1.2% of their income on home insurance.

From aol.com

Why it matters

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The high cost of home insurance in Florida, which is exacerbated by risks like hurricanes, affects the financial stability of residents. This trend may cause some homeowners to cancel policies entirely. The disparity in insurance spending between Florida and New Jersey highlights regional differences in housing costs.

From aol.com

Who's involved

  • LendingTreeConducted the survey ranking state insurance costs
  • FloridaState identified as having high average annual insurance premiums
  • New JerseyState identified as having significantly lower average annual insurance premiums
  • BankrateCited in the report regarding Florida's average premiums

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • BHG FinancialSpeculative

    Might see reduced demand for loan access if high insurance costs increase risk for homeowners.

  • AmericanSpeculative

    Might face increased housing risk and reduced affordability due to high insurance costs.

Possible ripples

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