Home Insurance Premiums Now Outpace Property Taxes in Fifteen States

By Dina Sartore-Bodo · Realtor.com · 2026-07-20

According to reporting from Realtor.com, a significant shift in housing expenses has seen insurance costs surpass property tax bills in nearly one-third of the country. Data indicates that for homeowners in these specific markets, coverage premiums now consume roughly twenty perc

According to reporting from Realtor.com, a significant shift in housing expenses has seen insurance costs surpass property tax bills in nearly one-third of the country. Data indicates that for homeowners in these specific markets, coverage premiums now consume roughly twenty perc