Homeowners Insurance in Houston, TX

For a home at Houston's median value of $277,800, we estimate about $2,925 a year — +2% versus the Texas NAIC average of $2,864.

These are estimates, not quotes. Home figures are modeled from NAIC state averages, Census home values and FEMA hazard ratings for comparison only. We are not an insurance company or agency. How we estimate

Estimated homeowners insurance cost in Houston

Est. premium
$2,925
$244/mo · median home
Median home value
$277,800
Texas: $283,800
Median year built
1982
Census ACS
Owner-occupied
42.1%
of households
Hazard score
94.1
state ref. 87.6

Houston's estimate reflects its home values (2% lower than the state median) and FEMA's hazard profile for Harris County.

Natural hazard risk in Houston

FEMA National Risk Index — Harris County
HazardRisk ratingScore (0–100)Insurance impact
Hail Relatively Moderate 92.0 Comprehensive (car); roof claims (home)
Tornado Very High 100.0 Comprehensive; dwelling
Hurricane Very High 100.0 Comprehensive; wind/hurricane deductibles (home)
Inland (river) flooding Very High 100.0 Comprehensive; home needs a separate flood policy
Coastal flooding Relatively High 83.2 Comprehensive; home needs a separate flood policy
Strong wind Very High 99.3 Comprehensive; dwelling
Winter weather Relatively High 88.8 Collision (icy roads); frozen pipes (home)
Wildfire Relatively Low 85.4 Comprehensive; dwelling
Earthquake Relatively Moderate 92.1 Home needs a separate earthquake policy
Lightning Very High 99.9 Fire and electrical damage

Scores are national percentiles of FEMA's county risk (higher means more expected loss than most other U.S. counties).

Estimated premium by home value in Houston

Dwelling valueWood frameBrick / masonry
$200,000$2,250$2,070
$300,000$3,110$2,860
$500,000$4,680$4,305
$750,000$6,475$5,955

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Homeowners insurance by ZIP code in Houston

ZIPMedian home valueOwner-occupiedEst. premium
77084$248,30060.0%$2,675
77036$235,30017.7%$2,560
77077$379,70037.4%$3,755
77082$243,30036.4%$2,630
77089$250,90067.3%$2,695
77072$187,80045.2%$2,140
77088$200,00061.9%$2,250
77081$274,0006.6%$2,890
77099$198,90037.4%$2,240
77007$549,10046.2%$5,045
77080$345,00049.2%$3,480
77057$309,40031.8%$3,190
77093$142,80056.2%$1,715
77055$624,20046.0%$5,590
77060$156,10025.3%$1,845
77339$297,50055.9%$3,090
77063$290,30024.0%$3,030
77008$642,60059.1%$5,720
77075$235,60060.4%$2,565
77489$225,00077.1%$2,470
77042$411,80026.3%$4,005
77074$213,00033.4%$2,365
77024$1,127,50063.3%$8,970
77079$679,90048.3%$5,985
77092$242,90040.6%$2,625
77034$197,20051.0%$2,225
77035$283,80040.5%$2,975
77004$412,80038.2%$4,015
77009$420,20057.6%$4,070
77096$432,60044.9%$4,170
77047$234,30072.4%$2,550
77087$177,90052.3%$2,045
77045$181,20061.1%$2,080
77076$177,30053.4%$2,040
77018$584,60067.5%$5,305
77016$125,00061.2%$1,545
77025$586,60040.6%$5,320
77017$158,30051.0%$1,865
77033$128,90059.0%$1,580
77043$411,10052.8%$4,000
77005$1,395,10071.9%$10,635
77091$247,50035.4%$2,665
77054$200,00011.8%$2,250
77345$393,60086.0%$3,865
77071$245,10051.1%$2,645
77021$227,90041.8%$2,495
77022$219,20050.4%$2,420
77062$302,90075.6%$3,135
77006$614,80034.6%$5,520
77023$302,30048.1%$3,130
77061$224,40037.9%$2,465
77019$816,50037.6%$6,930
77020$163,30053.8%$1,910
77056$860,90033.5%$7,230
77026$175,00043.7%$2,020
77048$210,30058.6%$2,340
77002$305,0008.2%$3,150
77027$859,50030.2%$7,220
77051$185,50041.8%$2,115
77028$121,10056.9%$1,505
77059$416,70094.2%$4,045
77013$174,40041.9%$2,015
77058$254,90031.2%$2,730
77098$787,30034.1%$6,730
77085$191,80068.4%$2,175
77012$162,20037.9%$1,900
77029$135,10065.6%$1,645
77031$232,50048.6%$2,535
77011$209,30052.2%$2,330
77078$162,10056.2%$1,900
77030$631,40034.1%$5,640
77032$128,00034.3%$1,575
77003$384,40041.0%$3,790
77046$286,50048.9%$2,995

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Frequently asked questions

How much is homeowners insurance in Houston?

For a home at Houston's median value of $277,800, we estimate about $2,925 a year for a standard HO-3 policy with a $1,000 deductible. The Texas NAIC average is $2,864.

What are the biggest natural hazards in Houston?

FEMA's National Risk Index rates Harris County relatively high or very high for tornado, hurricane, inland (river) flooding, coastal flooding, strong wind, winter weather, and lightning.

Does the age of homes in Houston affect insurance?

Yes. The median home in Houston was built in 1982 (Census ACS). Older roofs, wiring and plumbing can raise premiums or require inspections, while updates often earn discounts.

How we estimate this

We start from the NAIC average homeowners (HO-3) premium for Texas, scale it by the ratio of the dwelling value to the state median home value, adjust for construction type and deductible, and apply a hazard factor from FEMA National Risk Index scores for Harris County relative to the state. Results are rounded estimates, not quotes. Read the full methodology.