ZIP 02474 Insurance Data

Arlington, Massachusetts · Middlesex County · 3,330 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,881/yr
+3.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.76%
Avg severity: $13,709
Nonrenewal Rate
0.75%
-36.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 02474 (Arlington, MA)

ZIP 02474 (Arlington, MA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,881 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 3,330 reported policies. That is 6% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 70th percentile nationally. Compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294, this ZIP runs 18% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 02474 is 20.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.76%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,709. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.75% in this ZIP, a drop of 36.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 02474 have risen by 3.2%, ranging from $1,822 to $1,905 with a five-year average of $1,874 — an annualized rate of +0.8% per year. 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 02474 Compares

vs National Average
$1,881 vs $1,776
6% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$1,881 vs $2,294
18% below state avg
National Percentile
70th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,822
2019 $1,879 +3.1%
2020 $1,905 +1.4%
2021 $1,881 -1.2%
2022 $1,881 +0.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,874
Premium Range
$1,822 - $1,905
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 02474?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 02474 (Arlington, MA) is $1,881 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +3.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Arlington, MA?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.76% in this ZIP), loss ratio (20.1%), and nonrenewal rates (0.75%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 02474 compared to the national average?
ZIP 02474 premiums of $1,881/yr are 6% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 70th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02474?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 02474 is 0.75%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -36.4% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 02474 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 02474 have ranged from $1,822 to $1,905, with a 5-year average of $1,874. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 02474 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 02474 has an average premium of $1,881/yr compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294/yr. This ZIP is 18% below the state average.

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