Updated: September 11, 2026
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Amica offers New Hampshire's cheapest homeowners insurance rates at $742 annually.
Amica, State Farm, Concord Group, Main Street America and Allstate cost 2% to 36% below the $1,151 state average.
Bundle your home and auto insurance policies to save 10% to 25% on premiums — one of the biggest discounts New Hampshire insurers offer.
Amica is the cheapest home insurance company in New Hampshire at $742 per year. State Farm ranks second at $1,009 annually and covers all New Hampshire residents. The five most affordable insurers save homeowners between $23 and $409 compared to the state average.
| Amica | $62 | $742 | -36% |
| State Farm | $84 | $1,009 | -12% |
| Concord Group Insurance | $85 | $1,015 | -12% |
| Main Street America Insurance | $91 | $1,094 | -5% |
| Allstate | $98 | $1,175 | 2% |
*The rates above are for homeowners ages 41 to 60 with good credit and no claims history. Quotes are for a home built in 2000 insured for $250,000 in dwelling coverage, $125,000 in personal property coverage and $200,000 in liability coverage with a $1,000 deductible.
According to our cost research, Amica offers New Hampshire's lowest home insurance rates across all categories. Newer homes average $558 annually with Amica, while larger homes cost $1,121.
| Older Homes | Amica | $733 |
| Newer Homes | Amica | $558 |
| Young Homeowners | Amica | $743 |
| Senior Homeowners | Amica | $737 |
| High-Risk Fire Homes | Amica | $831 |
| Smaller Homes | Amica | $934 |
| Larger Homes | Amica | $1,121 |
Price isn't the only factor to weigh. Coverage details and claims service affect how well a policy works when you actually file a claim. Our guide to the best home insurance companies in New Hampshire compares top providers on rates, coverage and service.
Risk factors differ by location, so insurers price policies differently across New Hampshire. Amica offers the cheapest home insurance rates in cities like Contoocook and Manchester.
| Contoocook | Amica | $691 |
| Dover | Amica | $691 |
| Manchester | Amica | $819 |
| Walpole | Amica | $691 |
Your coverage needs determine which insurer offers the best rate. Amica provides the lowest premiums for basic $100,000 dwelling, $50,000 personal property and $100,000 liability coverage at $445 annually. It also delivers the most affordable rates for mid-range and high-value homes. State Farm is the cheapest provider at the premium $1 million dwelling, $500,000 personal property and $1 million liability level.
| Amica | $37 | $445 |
| Main Street America Insurance | $48 | $578 |
| State Farm | $49 | $590 |
| Allstate | $49 | $593 |
| Farmers | $50 | $596 |
New Hampshire homeowners can cut their insurance costs by hundreds of dollars annually through discounts, higher deductibles and smart home improvements.
Combine your home and auto insurance with the same company. New Hampshire homeowners save 10% to 25% on both policies this way, and State Farm, Allstate and Progressive all offer the discount.
A higher deductible lowers your annual premium. You'll pay more out of pocket when you file a claim, so pick an amount you can actually cover.
New Hampshire insurers can use credit-based insurance scores to set rates. A better credit score can cut hundreds of dollars off your annual home insurance premium.
Filing multiple claims within three years triggers rate increases. Save your homeowners policy for major losses and pay for small repairs yourself.
Ask your insurer which discounts you qualify for beyond bundling. Review your policy every year, since new discounts may apply as your situation changes.
Frequently asked questions about the cheapest home insurance in New Hampshire:
Standard homeowners insurance in New Hampshire covers tornado damage to your home and belongings. New Hampshire isn't considered a high tornado risk area, so most policies include this protection without special riders or exclusions.
Flood insurance isn't required statewide in New Hampshire, but your mortgage lender will require it if you're in a FEMA high-risk flood zone. Even if not required, it's worth considering since regular homeowners insurance doesn't cover flood damage, which can be financially devastating.
Replacement cost coverage pays the full amount to rebuild or replace your property without factoring in wear and tear. Actual cash value coverage deducts depreciation, giving you less money based on your property's current worth. Most New Hampshire lenders require replacement cost coverage.
You can cancel your New Hampshire home insurance anytime. Some insurers charge cancellation fees, and you'll get a refund for the unused premium. Time the cancellation carefully: if you have a mortgage, your lender requires proof of continuous coverage.
We analyzed rates for a typical New Hampshire single-family home built within the past 25 years, using standard coverage most homeowners need.
We collected quotes from major insurers using the same homeowner profile across New Hampshire. Holding the profile constant removes variables that make direct comparisons difficult, so the numbers show how each company prices identical coverage. This base profile represents New Hampshire's most common home insurance scenario.
Standard Coverage Profile:
For specialty scenarios like older homes, high-value properties and rural locations, we adjusted individual variables from this base profile and held everything else constant. The result shows how each characteristic changes your rate against the standard homeowner.
These figures are estimates based on statewide averages. Your actual premium depends on your home's location, age, construction type and your claims history. Compare quotes from at least three insurers to find your lowest rate.
Mark Fitzpatrick is a licensed Property and Casualty (P&C) Insurance Producer in Connecticut and MoneyGeek's resident expert in insurance and economics. In nearly a decade covering the insurance market at LendingTree and MoneyGeek, he's analyzed hundreds of carriers and millions of rates across auto, home, renters, health and life insurance.
His work has appeared in The Washington Post, The New York Times and NPR. He draws on independent cost and consumer experience data, and no insurance company partnerships affect his recommendations.
Mark studied at Boston College and later earned a master's in economics and international relations from Johns Hopkins University. He worked in financial risk management at State Street before joining MoneyGeek. He's also a five-time “Jeopardy!” champion.
