ZIP 12945 · Franklin County

Lake Clear, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 12945, Lake Clear, New York.

22.4%
Loss ratio
#248 of 1530
New York rank
7
Policies

The verdict

Lake Clear, NY (ZIP 12945) averages $2,474/yr for homeowners insurance, 39% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally.

$2,474
Avg premium (2022)
+39%
vs U.S. average
-6.2%
since 2018
88th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,474/yr
-6.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
22.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.15%
Avg severity: $10,750
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12945 (Lake Clear, NY)

ZIP 12945 (Lake Clear, NY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,474 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 7 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 12945 comes in 39% above, the 88th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. New York homeowners pay $1,896 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 30% (above), ranking #248 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Freeport (ZIP 11520) at $2,478, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 12945 is 22.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.15%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,750.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 6.2% through 2022, ranging $2,317 to $2,636 with a 5-year average of $2,435, an annualized rate of -1.6% 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 12945 Compares

vs National Average
$2,474 vs $1,776
39% above national avg
vs New York Average
$2,474 vs $1,896
30% above state avg
National Percentile
88th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12945, 2018–2022

$2,300$2,400$2,500$2,600$2,700 20182019202020212022 $2,474
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12945.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,636 -
2019 $2,340 -11.2%
2020 $2,317 -1.0%
2021 $2,410 +4.0%
2022 $2,474 +2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,435
Premium Range
$2,317 - $2,636
Annual Change Rate
-1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 12945

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Compare ZIP 12945 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how New York compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. New York overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 12945?
At the 88th percentile nationally, #248 of 1530 ZIPs in New York, ZIP 12945 (Lake Clear, NY) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,474 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -6.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lake Clear, NY?
In ZIP 12945, insurers report a 22.4% loss ratio, a 5.15% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 88th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12945 compared to the national average?
ZIP 12945 premiums of $2,474/yr are 39% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 88th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12945?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12945 is N/A in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12945 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 12945 runs $2,317-$2,636 (5-year average $2,435). The annualized change rate is -1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 12945 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 12945 has an average premium of $2,474/yr compared to the New York state average of $1,896/yr. This ZIP is 30% above the state average, ranking #248 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium.

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