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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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These Metros Pay Highest Share of Property Insurance Costs

Across the 50 largest metros, an average of 7.0% of monthly homeownership costs go toward property insurance. Property insurance can account for a significant chunk of your monthly budget — especially ...