Study finds 75% of homeowners fear insurance will become unaffordable

Article Courtesy of FOX 29 WFLX

By Matt Sczesny

Published September 28, 2025

 

 

WPTV continues to hear from you about the rising cost of home insurance in Florida.
 

Homeowners across the country are increasingly concerned about the issue, according to a new report from Realtor.com.

The study shows 88% believe they will be paying more for homeowners' insurance in the future, and 75% believe homeowners' insurance will become unaffordable.

"This is just one more thing that is challenging in today's housing market," Hannah Jones, a data analyst at Realtor.com, said. "It's clearly pressing on people's minds; 40% of respondents have already seen their home insurance costs going up."

She said the concern is also affecting potential new home buyers.

"Gen Z buyers are more likely to change how they're looking, or change where they're looking, based on climate risks and home insurance costs," Jones said.

WPTV reporter Matt Sczesny talks to a resident about home insurance costs in Florida.


 

The study sampled of 1,000 U.S. adults from Aug. 7–8, 2025.

All respondents to the survey indicated that they are currently interested in buying or selling their primary residence or have done so within the past two years.


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