Home Insurance in Hillburn, New York
Homes in Hillburn carry a median value of $487,000 - 18% lower than the Rockland County median.
The median home in Hillburn was built in 1939 or earlier. Aging wiring, roofing and plumbing in older homes can push up the cost to insure or rebuild them. About 71% of homes were built before 1960, about 43 points above Rockland County's 28%.
Housing in Hillburn breaks down to 69% single-family homes and 2% apartments in buildings with 5+ units. The rest are 2-4 unit or other housing types.
In Hillburn, about 53% of owner-occupied homes have a mortgage - lenders require hazard insurance on every mortgaged home.
About 52% of occupied homes in Hillburn are owner-occupied. The vacancy rate is 4%; vacant or unoccupied homes typically need a different coverage form than an owner-occupied policy.
In Hillburn, 96% of homes are primarily heated with natural gas.
FEMA rates Rockland County's overall risk as Relatively Moderate, led by strong wind (Relatively High). Rockland County had 1,270 active NFIP flood policies as of September 2026. See the full Rockland County home insurance overview for all FEMA hazard ratings and flood coverage details.
The statewide average premium for a standard HO-3 homeowners policy in New York is $1,801 per year, according to the NAIC homeowners insurance report (2023 data).
Key figures
| Median home value | $487,000 |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 1939 or earlier |
| Owner-occupied share | 52% |
| Share of owner-occupied homes with a mortgage | 53% |
| Top county hazard | Strong Wind (Relatively High) |
| Active NFIP policies in Rockland County | 1,270 |
| Home insurance premium | $1,801 - 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)