ZIP 01720 · Middlesex County

Acton, MA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 01720, Acton, Massachusetts.

30.5%
Loss ratio
0.93%
Nonrenewal rate
#202 of 500
Massachusetts rank
418
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Acton, MA (ZIP 01720) runs $1,963/yr on average: the 74th percentile nationally and 11% above the U.S. average.

$1,963
Avg premium (2022)
+11%
vs U.S. average
+4.6%
since 2018
74th
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,963/yr
+4.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.57%
Avg severity: $16,818
Nonrenewal Rate
0.93%
-0.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01720 (Acton, MA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 01720 (Acton, MA) runs $1,963 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 418 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 01720 in the 74th percentile, 11% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Massachusetts statewide average is $2,294 per year; this ZIP sits 14% below that figure, ranking #202 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Assonet (ZIP 02702) at $1,962, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 01720 shows a 30.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.57% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,818. Insurers decline to renew 0.93% of policies in ZIP 01720 at expiration, a drop of 0.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 01720 costs have risen 4.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,877 to a high of $1,963, an annualized rate of +1.1% per year.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 01720 Compares

vs National Average
$1,963 vs $1,776
11% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,963 vs $2,294
14% below state avg
National Percentile
74th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01720, 2018–2022

$1,860$1,880$1,900$1,920$1,940$1,960$1,980 20182019202020212022 $1,963
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01720.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,877 -
2019 $1,924 +2.5%
2020 $1,953 +1.5%
2021 $1,962 +0.4%
2022 $1,963 +0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,936
Premium Range
$1,877 - $1,963
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 01720

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 01720?
ZIP 01720 (Acton, MA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,963 per year as of 2022 (74th percentile, #202 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts). Premiums have changed +4.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Acton, MA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 01720: claims frequency (3.57%), loss ratio (30.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.93%), together placing this ZIP at the 74th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01720 compared to the national average?
ZIP 01720 premiums of $1,963/yr are 11% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 74th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01720?
Insurers decline to renew 0.93% of policies in ZIP 01720 in Massachusetts, a drop of 0.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01720 over 5 years?
ZIP 01720 premiums spanned $1,877 to $1,963 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,936. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 01720 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01720 has an average premium of $1,963/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 14% below the state average, ranking #202 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium.

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