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What is the average cost of car insurance in Glendale?

 

Car insurance coverage costs an average of $2,755 each year in Glendale. That's pricier than the average in California ($1,868) and more expensive than the national average of $1,548. Our guide to Glendale auto insurance includes average rates based on age, driving history, and marital status. Read on to learn more!

 
GLENDALE CAR INSURANCE RATES
Glendale Average (annual) California Average United States Average
$2,755 $1,868 $1,548
 
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Glendale car insurance rates by insurer

 

The company-by-company differences in car insurance rates can be substantial, so it's important to compare quotes thoroughly and choose your insurer carefully. For a typical insurance customer, GEICO provides Glendale's cheapest rates. See below the best auto insurance companies for cheap insurance in Glendale — but don't forget to gather personalized car insurance quotes to match your driving profile.

 
GLENDALE CAR INSURANCE RATES BY COMPANY
Insurance Company Average Yearly Rate
GEICO $2,112
Mercury $2,200
CSAA $2,229
AAA $2,381
Infinity $2,613
 

Consult our expert guide to finding the best cheap car insurance.

 
 

 

Glendale car insurance costs by age

The age group that enjoys the lowest auto insurance rates in Glendale are drivers in their 50s, who pay an average of $2,479per year. Those in their 60s don't pay much more ($2,479).

Teenage drivers pay Glendale's most expensive car insurance rates. One of the most effective ways to get cheaper car insurance rates as a driver in Glendale is to celebrate your 20th birthday. The difference in rates paid by teenage drivers and drivers in their 20s in Glendale is $6,019, the largest such difference between any two age groups.

 
GLENDALE AUTO INSURANCE COSTS BY AGE
Age tier Average Annual Rate
Teenagers $10,082
20s $4,063
30s $2,675
40s $2,587
50s $2,479
60s $2,479
70s $2,883
 

Learn more about the impact of age on car insurance premiums.

 
 

 

Glendale car insurance premiums by gender and marital status

 

Marital status and gender can be contributors to car insurance rates, in some cases. In Glendale, married drivers pay $119 less than single drivers for car insurance. Married drivers enjoy less expensive rates than their single counterparts in most locations, based on data showing they file fewer insurance claims. Rates for those who are widowed are also much cheaper than rates for those who are single. Interestingly enough, in Glendale, single drivers pay more than those who are widowed.

Gender is another factor that can affect car insurance rates. In Glendale, female drivers pay more for auto insurance than do male drivers: $4 per year, to be precise.

 
GLENDALE AUTO INSURANCE RATES: BY MARITAL STATUS AND GENDER
Marital Status/Gender Average Annual Rate
Female $2,759
Male $2,755
Single $2,636
Married $2,636
Divorced $2,755
Widowed $2,675
 

Learn more about how gender and marital status have on auto insurance rates.

 
 

 

Glendale car insurance rates by accident and violation history

 

Maintaining a clean driving record is one of the best ways to keep your car insurance costs low. At-fault collisions, DWIs, citations for reckless driving, and speeding tickets each contribute to increases in car insurance rates. Insurance companies reward low-risk drivers with the gift of low rates.

Two of the most expensive driving violations from an insurance perspective are reckless driving and DUI. In Glendale, a reckless driving citation results in an average insurance rate increase of $4,626 per year, compared to the citywide average. For comparison's sake, a DUI offense results in a $4,489 increase and a speeding ticket triggers a $1,138 rate hike.

 
GLENDALE CAR INSURANCE RATES AFTER A COLLISION OR CITATION
Incident Average Yearly Rate
DWI/DUI $7,244
Reckless Driving $7,382
At-fault Accident (damages < $1,000) $2,766
At-fault Accident (damages greater than $2,000) $4,923
Speeding Ticket (16-20 mph over speed limit) $3,893
 

Get more info on how a bad driving history can impact your car insurance costs.

 

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About The Zebra

The Zebra is not an insurance company. We publish data-backed, expert-reviewed resources to help consumers make more informed insurance decisions.

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