Home Insurance in White Plains, New York
Homes in White Plains carry a median value of $620,800 - 6% lower than the Westchester County median.
The typical home in White Plains was built around 1961. Aging wiring, roofing and plumbing in older homes can push up the cost to insure or rebuild them. About 49% of homes were built before 1960, about 3 points below Westchester County's 52%.
Housing in White Plains breaks down to 31% single-family homes and 61% apartments in buildings with 5+ units.
58% of owner-occupied homes in White Plains carry a mortgage, and mortgage lenders require hazard insurance for as long as the loan is active.
White Plains has an owner-occupancy rate of 51% and a vacancy rate of 7%; unoccupied homes typically need a different coverage form.
Most homes in White Plains - 57% - are primarily heated with natural gas. Homes heated with fuel oil can carry added fire risk. Fuel-tank leaks and spills are often excluded from standard homeowners policies.
Westchester County's top FEMA-rated hazard is strong wind (Very High), per FEMA's National Risk Index. Westchester County had 8,264 active NFIP flood policies as of September 2026. See the full Westchester County home insurance overview for all FEMA hazard ratings and flood coverage details.
In New York, the statewide average premium for a standard HO-3 homeowners policy is $1,801 per year (NAIC, 2023 data).
Key figures
| Median home value | $620,800 |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 1961 |
| Owner-occupied share | 51% |
| Share of owner-occupied homes with a mortgage | 58% |
| Top county hazard | Strong Wind (Very High) |
| Active NFIP policies in Westchester County | 8,264 |
| 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)