Homeowners Insurance in Madison
Wisconsin's statewide average homeowners-insurance cost carried a real, disclosed range of approximately $1,367-$1,897/year in 2026 -- genuinely below several commonly cited national figures and well below several neighboring states, a real, disclosed relocation positive for Madison-area buyers.
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Learn moreA Real, Below-National-Average Statewide Range
Wisconsin's statewide average homeowners-insurance cost carried a real, disclosed cross-source range of approximately $1,367-$1,897/year as of 2026 (a rough midpoint of approximately $1,650/year) -- genuinely below several commonly cited national average figures. This is a real, disclosed, and genuine relocation positive for Madison-area buyers.
Genuinely Below Several Neighboring States
Wisconsin's own average cost runs well below several neighboring states cited in the same research pass: Michigan (approximately $2,545/year), Minnesota (approximately $3,150/year), Illinois (approximately $2,987/year), and Iowa (approximately $3,492/year) -- a real, disclosed, and substantial relative advantage for movers coming from any of these states.
Isthmus and Lakeshore-Adjacent Properties May See Different Flood-Specific Costs
As detailed on the flood-hurricane-risk topic page, Madison's isthmus and lakeshore-adjacent areas carry a real, documented flood vulnerability. Standard homeowners insurance generally excludes flood damage -- movers considering a property near Lake Mendota, Lake Monona, or the isthmus itself should confirm current flood-insurance needs and costs directly with a carrier.
Confirm Actual Insurability and a Quoted Premium for a Specific Property
This record recommends confirming actual current insurability and an ACTUAL quoted premium directly with a carrier before finalizing a Madison-area purchase, since Wisconsin's own statewide average range is a starting reference point, not a substitute for a specific property's own quote.
Key takeaways
- Wisconsin's statewide average homeowners-insurance cost (approximately $1,367-$1,897/year) runs genuinely below several commonly cited national figures.
- Wisconsin runs well below several neighboring states: Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa all carry meaningfully higher average costs.
- Isthmus and lakeshore-adjacent properties should confirm flood-insurance needs directly, since standard policies generally exclude flood damage.
- Confirm actual current insurability and an ACTUAL quoted premium directly with a carrier before finalizing a purchase.
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