Homeowners in Georgia can expect to pay a bit more than the national average for their home insurance. The average cost of homeowners insurance in Georgia is $2,080 per year, which is about 14% more than the national annual average of $1,820.
To determine the best and cheapest homeowners insurance in Georgia, NerdWallet analyzed policy rates from several different insurers across the state. These rates are estimates and depend on several factors, so yours may be different.
Note: Some insurance companies included in this article may have made changes in their underwriting practices and no longer issue new policies in your state.
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The best homeowners insurance in Georgia
If you’re looking to buy homeowners insurance from a well-rated national brand, consider one of these insurers from NerdWallet’s list of the Best Homeowners Insurance Companies.
Company
NerdWallet star rating
Average annual rate
Farmers
5.0NerdWallet rating
$1,580
State Farm
5.0NerdWallet rating
$1,685
Chubb
5.0NerdWallet rating
$2,290
Cincinnati Insurance
4.5NerdWallet rating
$1,865
The Hanover
4.5NerdWallet rating
$1,980
Travelers
4.5NerdWallet rating
$2,200
Country Financial
4.5NerdWallet rating
$2,760
Nationwide
4.5NerdWallet rating
$2,980
USAA*
5.0NerdWallet rating
$1,905
*USAA homeowners policies are available only to active military, veterans and their families.
More about the best home insurance companies in Georgia
See more details about each company to help you decide which one is best for you.
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Farmers
5.0
NerdWallet rating
Those seeking benefits like diminishing deductibles and claims forgiveness may want to consider Farmers.
OVERVIEW
PROS & CONS
WHY WE PICKED IT
Coverage options
More than average
Discounts
Average set of discounts
NAIC complaints
Fewer than expected
Farmers has strong customer satisfaction, with fewer complaints to state regulators nationwide than other insurers of its size. The company may offer additional features like identity theft coverage and guaranteed replacement cost, which will fully reimburse you for the cost to rebuild your home no matter your policy’s limits.
Georgia homeowners can save with Farmers’ discounts, which include those for not smoking, for bundling your policy with auto insurance, and for equipping your home with protective devices like fire alarms or a security system.
Learn more in our Farmers homeowners insurance review.