ZIP 44017 · Cuyahoga County

Berea, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 44017, Berea, Ohio.

56.1%
Loss ratio
0.81%
Nonrenewal rate
#1012 of 1029
Ohio rank
1,202
Policies

The verdict

Berea, OH (ZIP 44017) averages $980/yr for homeowners insurance, 45% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 6th percentile nationally.

$980
Avg premium (2022)
-45%
vs U.S. average
+3.1%
since 2018
6th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$980/yr
+3.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
56.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.37%
Avg severity: $12,568
Nonrenewal Rate
0.81%
-50.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 44017 (Berea, OH)

Homeowners in ZIP 44017 (Berea, OH) pay an average of $980 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,202 reported policies. That is 45% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 6th percentile nationally. Compared to the Ohio state average of $1,263, this ZIP runs 22% below, ranking #1012 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Canton (ZIP 44710) at $979, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 56.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.37%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,568. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.81% in this ZIP, a drop of 50.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 44017 premiums risen 3.1%, spanning $951 to $985 (five-year average: $964), an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 44017 Compares

vs National Average
$980 vs $1,776
45% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$980 vs $1,263
22% below state avg
National Percentile
6th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 44017, 2018–2022

$940$950$960$970$980$990 20182019202020212022 $980
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 44017.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $951 -
2019 $953 +0.2%
2020 $954 +0.1%
2021 $985 +3.2%
2022 $980 -0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$964
Premium Range
$951 - $985
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 44017

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 44017 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Ohio's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Ohio overview
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 44017?
ZIP 44017 (Berea, OH) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 6th percentile as of 2022, averaging $980 per year, #1012 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio. Premiums have changed +3.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Berea, OH?
In ZIP 44017, insurers report a 56.1% loss ratio, a 4.37% claims frequency, and a 0.81% nonrenewal rate, the 6th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 44017 compared to the national average?
At $980/yr, ZIP 44017 runs 45% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 6th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 44017?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 44017 is 0.81%, a drop of 50.2% over the past 5 years in Ohio.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 44017 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 44017 runs $951-$985 (5-year average $964). The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 44017 compare to the Ohio state average?
The Ohio state average is $1,263/yr; ZIP 44017 averages $980/yr, 22% below that figure, ranking #1012 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on 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.