Home Insurance in Sewall's Point, Florida
Homes in Sewall's Point carry a median value of $1,502,200 - 248% higher than the Martin County median.
The typical home in Sewall's Point was built around 1989. About 0% of homes were built before 1960, about 6 points below Martin County's 6%. Older homes can cost more to insure or rebuild because of aging wiring, roofing and plumbing.
Housing in Sewall's Point breaks down to 100% single-family homes.
47% of owner-occupied homes in Sewall's Point carry a mortgage, and mortgage lenders require hazard insurance for as long as the loan is active.
Sewall's Point has an owner-occupancy rate of 94% and a vacancy rate of 15%; unoccupied homes typically need a different coverage form.
Most homes in Sewall's Point - 77% - are primarily heated with electricity. Homes heated with propane can carry added fire risk. Fuel-tank leaks and spills are often excluded from standard homeowners policies.
Martin County had 13,798 active NFIP flood policies as of September 2026. Its top FEMA-rated hazard is hurricane (Very High). See the full Martin County home insurance overview for all FEMA hazard ratings and flood coverage details.
In Florida, the statewide average premium for a standard HO-3 homeowners policy is $2,779 per year (NAIC, 2023 data).
Key figures
| Median home value | $1,502,200 |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 1989 |
| Owner-occupied share | 94% |
| Share of owner-occupied homes with a mortgage | 47% |
| Top county hazard | Hurricane (Very High) |
| Active NFIP policies in Martin County | 13,798 |
| Home insurance premium | $2,779 - 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)