ZIP 94551 · Alameda County

Livermore, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 94551, Livermore, California.

31.7%
Loss ratio
0.67%
Nonrenewal rate
#932 of 1545
California rank
180
Policies

The verdict

Livermore, CA (ZIP 94551) averages $1,419/yr for homeowners insurance, 20% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally.

$1,419
Avg premium (2022)
-20%
vs U.S. average
+23.3%
since 2018
40th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,419/yr
+23.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.20%
Avg severity: $20,408
Nonrenewal Rate
0.67%
+75.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 94551 (Livermore, CA)

ZIP 94551 (Livermore, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,419 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 180 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 20% below that mark and lands in the 40th national percentile. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 94551 is 24% below, ranking #932 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Union City (ZIP 94587) at $1,419, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 31.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.20% of policies in ZIP 94551 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,408. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.67% in this ZIP, a rise of 75.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 94551 costs have risen 23.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,151 to a high of $1,419, an annualized rate of +5.4% 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 94551 Compares

vs National Average
$1,419 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,419 vs $1,864
24% below state avg
National Percentile
40th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 94551, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,419
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 94551.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,151 -
2019 $1,211 +5.2%
2020 $1,316 +8.7%
2021 $1,392 +5.8%
2022 $1,419 +1.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,298
Premium Range
$1,151 - $1,419
Annual Change Rate
+5.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 94551

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

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 94551?
At the 40th percentile nationally, #932 of 1545 ZIPs in California, ZIP 94551 (Livermore, CA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,419 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +23.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Livermore, CA?
In ZIP 94551, insurers report a 31.7% loss ratio, a 2.20% claims frequency, and a 0.67% nonrenewal rate, the 40th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 94551 compared to the national average?
ZIP 94551 premiums of $1,419/yr are 20% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94551?
ZIP 94551 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.67% in California, a rise of 75.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 94551 over 5 years?
ZIP 94551 premiums spanned $1,151 to $1,419 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,298. The annualized change rate is +5.4% per year.
How does ZIP 94551 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 94551 averages $1,419/yr, 24% below that figure, ranking #932 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California 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.