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NerdWallet · May 6, 2026

Home insurance cost in Ohio

About $2,080 a year, or $173 a month, for $400,000 of dwelling coverage, per NerdWallet's 2026 rates. The U.S. average is $2,490.

Home insurance cost
$2,080
a year
A month
$173
Rank
19 of 51
1 = cheapest; −16% vs U.S.
StateHome insurance costRank
Washington$1,88017
Louisiana$2,02018
Ohio$2,08019
Connecticut$2,13520
Wisconsin$2,17521
U.S.$2,490-

Source: NerdWallet, Average Homeowners Insurance Cost in May 2026 (updated May 6, 2026). Average annual homeowners premium (2026 rates) for a sample policy: $400,000 dwelling coverage, $300,000 liability, $1,000 deductible; 40-year-old homeowner with good credit. Sample rates generated by Quadrant Information Services; NerdWallet reports the median rate across insurers. State table figures align with the $400,000-dwelling national average ($2,490). DC listed on the page as 'Washington, D.C.'

Common questions

How much is homeowners insurance in Ohio?

About $2,080 a year, or $173 a month, for $400,000 of dwelling coverage, per NerdWallet's 2026 rates. The U.S. average is $2,490.

Is home insurance in Ohio expensive?

Ohio ranks 19 of 51 (1 = cheapest). Your price depends on the home's rebuild cost, location, claims history, credit and deductible.

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