ZIP 95070 · Santa Clara County

Saratoga, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 95070, Saratoga, California.

29.8%
Loss ratio
0.89%
Nonrenewal rate
#244 of 1545
California rank
464
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Saratoga, CA (ZIP 95070) runs $2,492/yr on average: the 89th percentile nationally and 40% above the U.S. average.

$2,492
Avg premium (2022)
+40%
vs U.S. average
+18.3%
since 2018
89th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,492/yr
+18.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.23%
Avg severity: $33,254
Nonrenewal Rate
0.89%
+189.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 95070 (Saratoga, CA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 95070 (Saratoga, CA) runs $2,492 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 464 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 95070 in the 89th percentile, 40% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. California homeowners pay $1,864 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 34% (above), ranking #244 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is San Rafael (ZIP 94901) at $2,493, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 29.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 95070. About 2.23% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $33,254. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.89% in this ZIP, a rise of 189.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 18.3% through 2022, ranging $2,107 to $2,498 with a 5-year average of $2,326, an annualized rate of +4.3% 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 95070 Compares

vs National Average
$2,492 vs $1,776
40% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,492 vs $1,864
34% above state avg
National Percentile
89th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 95070, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,100$2,200$2,300$2,400$2,500$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,492
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 95070.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,107 -
2019 $2,205 +4.6%
2020 $2,329 +5.6%
2021 $2,498 +7.3%
2022 $2,492 -0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,326
Premium Range
$2,107 - $2,498
Annual Change Rate
+4.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 95070

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

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 95070?
ZIP 95070 (Saratoga, CA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,492 per year as of 2022, in the 89th percentile nationally, #244 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +18.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saratoga, CA?
In ZIP 95070, insurers report a 29.8% loss ratio, a 2.23% claims frequency, and a 0.89% nonrenewal rate, the 89th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 95070 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 95070 lands in the 89th percentile: its $2,492/yr average is 40% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95070?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95070 is 0.89%, a rise of 189.1% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 95070 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 95070 have ranged from $2,107 to $2,498, with a 5-year average of $2,326. The annualized change rate is +4.3% per year.
How does ZIP 95070 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 95070 runs 34% above the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $2,492/yr), ranking #244 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.