Home Insurance in Albany, California
Homes in Albany carry a median value of $1,202,200 - 10% higher than the Alameda County median.
The typical home in Albany was built around 1951. Aging wiring, roofing and plumbing in older homes can push up the cost to insure or rebuild them. About 59% of homes were built before 1960, about 20 points above Alameda County's 39%.
Housing in Albany breaks down to 55% single-family homes and 35% apartments in buildings with 5+ units. The rest are 2-4 unit or other housing types.
63% of owner-occupied homes in Albany carry a mortgage, and mortgage lenders require hazard insurance for as long as the loan is active.
The vacancy rate is 5%; vacant or unoccupied homes typically need a different coverage form than an owner-occupied policy. About 53% of occupied homes in Albany are owner-occupied.
In Albany, 68% of homes are primarily heated with natural gas.
FEMA rates Alameda County's overall risk as Very High, led by earthquake (Very High). Alameda County had 4,586 active NFIP flood policies as of September 2026. See the full Alameda County home insurance overview for all FEMA hazard ratings and flood coverage details. Earthquake damage is excluded from a standard homeowners policy.
According to the NAIC homeowners insurance report (2023 data), a standard HO-3 homeowners policy in California carries a statewide average premium of $1,655 per year.
Key figures
| Median home value | $1,202,200 |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 1951 |
| Owner-occupied share | 53% |
| Share of owner-occupied homes with a mortgage | 63% |
| Top county hazard | Earthquake (Very High) |
| Active NFIP policies in Alameda County | 4,586 |
| Home insurance premium | $1,655 - statewide average (NAIC, 2023 data) |
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Sources
Data last updated: 2026-09-29
- U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer Files (2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates (2024)
- FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025)
- FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Policies v3 (2026)
- NAIC Dwelling Fire, Homeowners Owner-Occupied, and Homeowners Tenant and Condominium/Cooperative Unit Owners Insurance: Data for 2023 (published 2026) (2023)