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Home insurance in Pennsylvania is $690 cheaper than the national average, based on $300,000 of dwelling and liability coverage with a $1,000 deductible and a 2% hurricane deductible. Not all parts of Pennsylvania have hurricane deductibles, which will affect rates; the average cost without a hurricane deductible is $1,868.

Rates vary across the state based on the area’s risk, coverage level, and other factors.

Find out what home insurance rates look like for your needs using our Pennsylvania homeowners insurance calculator.

Pennsylvania home insurance calculator

See how the average annual home insurance rates vary with the options chosen.

Average Annual Home Insurance Rates In Pennsylvania
$2,025 Average rate
$9,367 Highest
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$765 Lowest
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Home insurance companies in Pennsylvania

Company Average annual rate
Allstate $1,160
Erie Insurance $1,358
State Farm $1,409
USAA $1,496
Nationwide $1,554
Farmers $2,024
Travelers $5,176

Key Takeaways

  • Average Pennsylvania homeowners insurance costs are $1,911 a year for $300,000 in dwelling and liability coverage and a $1,000 deductible with a 2% hurricane deductible.
  • Without the hurricane deductible, which is not required in all parts of the state, the average rate is $1,868.
  • York has the cheapest average homeowners insurance rates in Pennsylvania, and Philadelphia has the most expensive rates.

How to use the Pennsylvania home insurance calculator

Average homeowners insurance rates vary based on location, the specifics of the home, and coverage limits. Use the home insurance calculator below to see the average costs in Pennsylvania. Here’s how:

  • Choose your dwelling coverage. This should be equal to the replacement cost of your home. Round up to the next closest number in the calculator.
  • Choose your liability coverage. A standard policy includes $100,000, but experts recommend at least $300,000.
  • Choose your deductible. The deductible is the amount you pay when you file a home insurance claim. A higher deductible means lower rates, but make sure you can afford it.

How does dwelling coverage affect homeowners insurance in Pennsylvania?

Dwelling coverage pays to rebuild or repair your home after a covered claim and is the most important part of your home insurance policy. Calculating how much coverage you would need to rebuild or make significant repairs to your home is essential. 

This table shows the average homeowners insurance rates for various amounts of dwelling coverage; each rate includes $300,000 in liability coverage and a $1,000 deductible, with a 2% hurricane deductible.

Dwelling coverageAverage annual rateAverage monthly rate
$200,000$1,475$123
$300,000$1,911$159
$400,000$2,316$193
$600,000$3,200$267
$1,000,000$4,966$414

What is a hurricane deductible, and how does it impact home insurance rates in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvania, home insurance companies can include a hurricane deductible, which only applies to damage caused by hurricanes; it may also be called a windstorm or named storm deductible.

Hurricane deductibles are often a percentage of your dwelling coverage, most commonly 2%. Below we compare rates with and without a hurricane deductible. Bear in mind that not all parts of Pennsylvania have hurricane deductibles.

Average rates with hurricane deductibleAverage rates without hurricane deductible
$1,911$1,868

Hurricane insurance doesn’t cover floods, so you may need an additional policy.

“For those who live near any body of water or at the base of a hill, get a quote for flood insurance and buy it if you can afford it,” says Amy Bach, executive director of United Policyholders, a nonprofit consumer group.

Average homeowners insurance cost in Pennsylvania

The average homeowners insurance cost in Pennsylvania is $1,911, which is $690 below the national average. This average rate is based on $300,000 in dwelling and liability coverage with a $1,000 deductible and a 2% hurricane deductible.

Many factors affect Pennsylvania homeowners insurance rates, such as living in an area prone to flooding, winter storms, or hurricanes. Your home’s age, building materials, and your credit score also impact Pennsylvania insurance rates. 

Choosing a different level of coverage or a lower deductible affects your home insurance rates, but you want to ensure you have enough coverage to repair or replace your home.

Dwelling coverageLiabilityAverage annual rateDifference compared to the national average
$300,000$300,000$1,911$690

Average cost of home insurance insurance in major Pennsylvania cities

Pennsylvania homeowners insurance rates vary by city. For example, York residents pay the cheapest rates, but Philadelphia homeowners pay significantly higher rates.

Check out the table below to compare average rates in major Pennsylvania cities.

CityAverage annual rateAverage monthly rate
Allentown$1,860$155
Bethlehem$1,859$155
Erie$1,864$155
Harrisburg$1,809$151
Lancaster$1,824$152
Philadelphia$2,776$231
Pittsburgh$1,802$150
Reading$1,738$145
Scranton$1,924$160
York$1,682$140
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What our expert says

Q: What additional coverage should homeowners buy?

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Amy BachExecutive Director of United Policyholders
“For those who live near any body of water or at the base of a hill, get a quote for flood insurance and buy it if you can afford it.”

Methodology

Insure.com commissioned home insurance rates from Quadrant Date Services in late 2023 for a homeowners insurance policy with dwelling coverage levels ranging from $200,000 – $1 million and liability coverage of $100,000 and $300,000. Sample rates were requested using a $1,000 deductible and a 2% hurricane deductible where applicable. 

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