New Poll Shows Floridians Are Concerned about High Insurance, Severe Weather – Some Even Consider Moving
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December 3, 2025
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New Poll Shows Floridians Are Concerned about High Insurance, Severe Weather – Some Even Consider Moving
The latest Florida Climate Survey conducted by Florida Atlantic University shows that nearly half (49%) of Floridians are concerned about the affordability of homeowner’s insurance due to climate change.
The poll also showed that more than one-third (36%) of Floridians have either moved or are considering moving due to climate or weather-related threats.
“It’s no secret that Florida is at the epicenter of the national home insurance crisis,” said Lizzy Price, a spokesperson for the Insurance Fairness Project. “High costs are hurting people, and in some cases even forcing them to leave the state. Meanwhile, Florida’s political officials claim to have fixed the problem while leaving consumers exposed. They point to industry-friendly reforms that have opened the door to new insurers, but our research shows that the state’s so-called ‘recovery’ is a mirage.”
The new data from FAU echoes a July 2025 survey by the University of North Florida, which showed that the top issue facing Florida today is property insurance – ranking above housing costs, immigration, the economy, and property taxes.
“Americans want and deserve their elected leaders to step up and fix this crisis,” Price continued. “Climate disasters are escalating, insurance costs are rising, and families are being left exposed. And the crisis is spreading. Other states should see Florida as a warning, not a model.”
Additional coverage below:
WUSF: Weather woes drive some residents to consider moving out of Florida, FAU poll shows
A significant number of Floridians are grappling with the lasting impacts of severe weather and rising homeowners' insurance costs, with many now considering leaving the state, according to a new survey by Florida Atlantic University. More than one-third of respondents have already moved or are contemplating relocating due to climate-related threats.
The Florida Climate Survey, the 13th conducted by the FAU Center for Environmental Studies, found that 36% of statewide residents "had moved or were considering moving in part or fully due to weather hazards."
The finding comes one year after the state was impacted by Hurricane Helene and later Hurricane Milton during the 2024 season.
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