Massachusetts Homeowners Insurance

U.S. Treasury FIO data for 500 ZIP codes in Massachusetts (MA).

The verdict

Homeowners in Massachusetts pay about $2,294/yr, 29% above the U.S. average - the 8th most expensive of 51 states.

$2,294
State avg premium
+29%
vs U.S. average
+3.8%
2018→2022 change
#8
of 51 states

Across 500 ZIP codes, ZIP-level premiums vary widely within the state.

Homeowners in Massachusetts pay an average of $2,294 per year for home insurance - 29% above the national average of $1,776. That ranks Massachusetts as the 8th most expensive state out of 51 for homeowners insurance. Between 2018 and 2022, premiums rose by 3.8%; nonrenewal rates declined by 18.7% over the same period.

On five-year premium growth (2018–2022), Massachusetts ranks 32nd out of 51 states. Its nonrenewal rate (1.02%) ranks 26th out of 50 - nonrenewal is an early warning indicator of insurer retreat, often tied to disaster risk.

According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office - "Analyses of U.S. Homeowners Insurance Markets, 2018–2022." Premium values are five-year averages across all ZIP-level observations. See methodology for how the state rank and comparison are calculated.

How Massachusetts Compares

vs National Average
$2,294 vs $1,776
29% above national avg
Rank Among States
8th of 51
most expensive for homeowners insurance
Loss Ratio vs National
29.0% vs 58.0%
insurers retain more margin here
Avg Premium
$2,294/yr
National avg: $1,776 (+29% above)
Premium Change
+3.8%
2018-2022 change
Avg Loss Ratio
29.0%
Claims paid vs premiums earned
Nonrenewal Rate
1.02%
-18.7% change

Data Snapshot: Massachusetts Homeowners Insurance

Massachusetts homeowners paid an average of $2,294 per year for home insurance based on U.S. Treasury FIO data covering 500 ZIP codes across the state. That is 29% above the national average of $1,776 per year reported by the Federal Insurance Office. Massachusetts ranks 8th most expensive out of 51 states and territories on annual premium, with ZIP-level observations ranging from $1,197 in 01376 to $16,084 in 02554.

Between 2018 and 2022, average premiums rose by 3.8% in Massachusetts, placing the state 32nd nationally on five-year premium growth. The state-level loss ratio averaged 29.0%, meaning insurers retained a healthy margin after claims, typical of stable markets. Nonrenewal rates, the share of policies insurers decline to extend at expiration, averaged 1.02%, a decline of 18.7% over the study period (ranking 26th out of 50 states).

Within Massachusetts, premium dispersion across ZIP codes is substantial: the most expensive ZIP (02554 in Nantucket) charges 1244% more than the least expensive (01376 in Turners Falls), reflecting local differences in catastrophe exposure, construction costs, and claims history. The FIO dataset aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so ZIP-level figures represent market averages rather than individual quotes; actual premiums vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is for educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should obtain quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How to read these figures: state averages on this page are computed from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, which the office collects directly from the largest homeowners insurers and reports at the ZIP-code level. A statewide average blends expensive coastal and wildfire-exposed markets with lower-cost inland areas, so the figure is a useful benchmark but will understate what some residents pay and overstate what others pay. The loss ratio is the share of every premium dollar that insurers returned as claims; sustained ratios near or above one signal a market under pressure, where rate increases, tighter underwriting, or nonrenewals tend to follow. Claim frequency and nonrenewal rates show how often policies result in claims and how often insurers decline to renew, both of which track local catastrophe exposure. Treat the state number as context, then drill into your own ZIP code for the figure closest to your situation and compare quotes from several licensed carriers before deciding.

Loss Ratio Reading: Massachusetts

0%150%29%

Massachusetts statewide - FIO 2018-2022 average: 29% (Insurer-favorable) - low claim payout, insurer retains a healthy margin.

ZIP Codes Tracked

500

Reporting Period

2018-2022

Source

U.S. Treasury FIO

Year Avg Premium Median Premium
2018 $2,211 $1,795
2019 $2,258 (+2.1%) $1,837
2020 $2,280 (+1.0%) $1,864
2021 $2,288 (+0.3%) $1,840
2022 $2,294 (+0.3%) $1,850

Average premium in Massachusetts, 2018–2022

$2,200$2,220$2,240$2,260$2,280$2,300 20182019202020212022 $2,294
Average homeowners premium per year in Massachusetts.

All ZIP Codes in Massachusetts

500 ZIP codes sorted by premium (highest first). Click column headers to sort.

ZIP City Premium
02554 Nantucket $16,084
02564 Siasconset $15,191
02535 Chilmark $14,909
02108 Boston $11,504
02647 Hyannis Port $11,286
02539 Edgartown $10,237
02543 Woods Hole $8,152
02655 Osterville $7,721
02575 West Tisbury $7,367
02568 Vineyard Haven $6,942
02650 North Chatham $6,531
02643 East Orleans $6,180
02672 West Hyannisport $5,826
02633 Chatham $5,618
02557 Oak Bluffs $5,316
02646 Harwich Port $5,268
02666 Truro $5,089
02116 Boston $5,064
02540 Falmouth $5,052
02653 Orleans $4,736
02657 Provincetown $4,678
02493 Weston $4,645
01944 Manchester $4,562
02534 Cataumet $4,534
02635 Cotuit $4,522
02641 East Dennis $4,499
02445 Brookline $4,443
02114 Boston $4,284
02652 North Truro $4,262
02030 Dover $4,178
02138 Cambridge $4,167
02556 North Falmouth $4,142
02671 West Harwich $4,130
02670 West Dennis $4,064
02667 Wellfleet $3,952
02481 Wellesley Hills $3,880
02467 Chestnut Hill $3,861
02025 Cohasset $3,827
02630 Barnstable $3,824
02638 Dennis $3,612
02659 South Chatham $3,575
02791 Westport Point $3,560
01908 Nahant $3,557
02446 Brookline $3,553
02637 Cummaquid $3,552
01773 Lincoln $3,551
02738 Marion $3,534
02118 Boston $3,510
02649 Mashpee $3,471
02553 Monument Beach $3,448

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average homeowners insurance cost in Massachusetts?
The average homeowners insurance premium in Massachusetts is $2,294 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO data covering 500 ZIP codes. This is 29% above the national average of $1,776.
How have insurance premiums changed in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts homeowners insurance premiums changed by +3.8% between 2018 and 2022. The average loss ratio is 29.0%, meaning insurers pay out that percentage of earned premiums in claims.
Which ZIP code has the most expensive insurance in Massachusetts?
The most expensive ZIP code for homeowners insurance in Massachusetts is 02554, with an average premium of $16,084/yr. The most affordable is 01376 at $1,197/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate for Massachusetts homeowners insurance?
The average nonrenewal rate in Massachusetts is 1.02%. This rate has changed by -18.7% from 2018 to 2022. Nonrenewals occur when an insurer declines to renew an existing policy at expiration. ZIP 01840 has the highest nonrenewal rate in the state at 3.38%.
What is a loss ratio and what does Massachusetts's mean?
A loss ratio measures how much an insurer pays out in claims compared to premiums collected. Massachusetts's average loss ratio is 29.0%. Ratios above 100% indicate insurers are paying more in claims than they collect, which often leads to premium increases.
How often do homeowners file insurance claims in Massachusetts?
The average claim frequency in Massachusetts is 3.06%, meaning that percentage of policies result in a claim each year. The average claim severity (cost per claim) is $19,422. Higher claim frequency and severity typically correlate with higher premiums.

What this means in Massachusetts

State averages set the benchmark, your ZIP and your home decide the rest.

State figures are five-year ZIP-level averages from U.S. Treasury FIO data, a benchmark, not a quote for any individual home.

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Source data: U.S. Treasury FIO · FEMA National Risk Index · NOAA Storm Events. See our methodology.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This state's figures are rendered directly from U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.