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Get Cheap Car Insurance in East Houston, Houston, TX

We monitor insurance prices, helping the average driver in East Houston save up to 34.2% on car insurance.

 

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The Cheapest Minimum Coverage in East Houston

The chart below shows the cheapest car insurance company in East Houston for a driver with a good record seeking minimum coverage on a mid-grade used vehicle. Values are estimated, and premiums may be lower or higher, but should be in an accurate order for a good driver. In general, drivers with good records will get the best prices through Clearcover, followed by Mile Auto, Progressive, and State Farm.

 
East Houston Insurer Monthly Cost
Clearcover $55
Mile Auto $72
Progressive $74
State Farm $80

Savings for Every Kind of East Houston Driver

The table shows how much the average auto insurance customer in East Houston might save by following our recommendations.

Based on our extensive insurance data, we know the average East Houston driver will save about 21% on car insurance. This isn’t marketing: this is unbiased data with no financial influence. The best auto insurance company depends on factors such as your driving record, home location, credit score, marital status, and age. The average driver will find themselves saving $439 per year by choosing the right vehicle insurance company. Some East Houston residents are paying out over $2,135 extra every year for auto insurance in East Houston. That cost may be even higher if you haven’t requested a new quote as your life situation changed.

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East Houston, Houston, TX Savings / Yr.
Drivers with good records
$439
Drivers with accidents
$1,005
Drivers with speeding tickets
$886
Drivers with a DUI conviction
$1,015
Young drivers
$1,545
Married drivers
$583
Drivers with bad credit
$638

East Houston Car Insurance vs. Houston

People living in East Houston pay an average of 9.24% more than the typical driver in the state. The average driver in East Houston can expect to pay about $1,272 per year, or $2,135 for full coverage.

Based on our analysis, State Farm will be the cheapest provider in East Houston for most people.

Car Insurance Prices by East Houston Neighborhood

East Houston, Houston, TX map of insurance costs by zip code and neighborhood

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Where is insurance cheapest within East Houston?

The map shows insurance prices in and around East Houston, with more expensive areas in red and places with cheaper car insurance in green. Insurance can vary by as much as $307 per year within the neighborhood boundaries, with insurance premiums ranging from a high of $2,220 to a low of $1,913. Insurance prices tend to be higher for those living in the Southwest area, and lower for those with homes in the Southeast parts of East Houston.

Pick the Best Car Insurance Company for You in East Houston

We have analyzed insurance costs for auto insurance customers based on the major variables that impact pricing. The results of our analysis are below, including US dollar savings. What about when you meet one or more of the criteria? For example, if you have both a DUI and a speeding ticket? Simply start with the East Houston insurance provider for whom we have posted the highest savings dollar figure.

The best car insurance provider for most drivers in East Houston

For drivers with clean driving records and no major strikes, State Farm is the best option, with annual savings of $439 over the average East Houston car insurance company.

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We use the average good driver, paying $141 per month, as our baseline for pricing in East Houston. State Farm, Progressive, and Mile Auto are all good choices for quotes if you have a clean record. See also the best providers for married people if you are married, and look for repeated company names.

The best car insurance provider for East Houston drivers with accidents on their records

In East Houston getting into an accident will raise premiums an average 32% for a yearly cost of $3,148. That's $1,014 per year more than a driver with no at-fault crashes on their driving record might pay. To avoid paying out more than you need to, State Farm, Mile Auto, and Farmers Insurance are good choices for drivers with accidents.

In our analysis, State Farm saved the average person who had been in an accident the most, with annual savings averaging $1,005 over the competition.

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The best car insurance company for East Houston drivers with speeding tickets

>Mile Auto gave the average person with a speeding ticket the most savings, averaging $886 better than other car insurance companies.

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Depending on the insurance company, a speeding ticket can actually raise insurance premiums more than getting in an accident. In East Houston, tickets raise premiums on new quotes about $751. If you have a speeding ticket, we recommend State Farm, Mile Auto, and Clearcover for savings that beat the average insurance cost of $2,885 per year.

The best auto insurance for East Houston drivers with a DUI conviction

Getting a DUI can increase the cost of insurance dramatically. The average person with a DUI paid $2,970 per year in auto insurance premiums, which was $836 more than a driver with no major issues. Mile Auto, Kemper, and Farmers Insurance penalized their customers the least for a DUI.

Getting a quote from Mile Auto may cost the average person with a DUI about $1,015 less each year.

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The least expensive car insurance company for new and young drivers in East Houston

In East Houston, State Farm costs young drivers $1,545 less each year versus the average auto insurance bill.

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Teen drivers account for more than their share of accidents, and thus end up paying about 64% more for insurance than more mature drivers in East Houston. With an average cost of $5,916 per year (for young drivers who aren't on a parent's plan), car insurance for inexperienced drivers can’t ever be called "cheap." A few companies like State Farm, Geico, and Chubb try to attract these younger drivers with lower prices in the hopes that they will stay with the company.

The best marriage discounts for vehicle insurance in East Houston

Not everything is an excuse for the auto insurance companies to charge you more. Getting married provides an average discount of $73. State Farm, Geico, and Chubb provided the largest discounts to couples living in East Houston.

State Farm gave the largest car insurance discounts to married couples, averaging $583 saved each year compared to an average East Houston couple's premiums.

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The cheapest car insurance in East Houston for drivers with bad credit

People with poor credit saved an average of $638 with Farmers Insurance.

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Many people are surprised that their poor credit score can cost them an average of $862 every year. Premiums for people with poor credit were about $2,997 in East Houston. However, some insurance companies do not take credit score into account. If you have a credit score below 575, get quotes from State Farm, Farmers Insurance, and Clearcover.

The best East Houston car insurance company for customer service

Many car insurance companies over the years have struggled with customer service. In East Houston, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) ranks Nationwide as the best. Another valuable metric: JD Power ranks Farm Bureau as the best provider in East Houston.

Nationwide was the best company for customer service in East Houston according to the NAIC.

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Recent price drops

Due to improvements in our tracking and methodology, we are unable to show price change data for the most recent year. This data will return next year (2023).

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During the Covid-19 pandemic a few insurance companies realized people were driving less and struggling overall. They proactively lowered their rates for many customers in East Houston. We think helping communities in a time of need deserves special attention. Many insurance companies have advertisements telling us how much they care: we prefer to look at their actions.

The cheapest large national provider in East Houston

Many customers have informed us that they prefer to work with large national brands. Maybe they're one of the 41% of East Houston residents who are renting, and don't plan to be in the neighborhood or city for very long. Or maybe national recognition and funds make people feel more secure with a large provider. Regardless, State Farm tends to have the lowest prices for most drivers.

For customers who prefer to work with large national providers, we recommend State Farm for pricing. The average East Houston driver can expect to pay about $129 per month.

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What About USAA?

JD power consistently ranks USAA as the top car insurance company in the United States. We don’t compare their rates because most people can’t sign up. USAA only allows active military members and their spouses and children to apply. In East Houston, USAA has the best prices for drivers with a DUI conviction, good drivers, married couples, drivers with accidents, young drivers, drivers with speeding tickets, and drivers with bad credit.
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Auto Insurance Prices in and Around East Houston

What Influences the Cost of Car Insurance in East Houston?

On average, car insurance in East Houston is more expensive than the rest of the state. These high prices are no mystery to us. Coverage Watch tracks car insurance costs and uses a complex AI that finds related variables, and has determined car insurance prices in the neighborhood are influenced by the following factors:

  • The average commute time in East Houston is 41 minutes, which is far more than average for a driver in the city.
  • Texas state insurance regulations may require higher prices.
  • An average of 0 weeks with snow on the ground, which impacts accident rates.
  • Marriage rates in East Houston are lower than average in the state, and marriage often results in car insurance discounts.
  • Vehicle theft rates in the area are moderate, with a Vehicle Theft Crime Grade of B- according to CrimeGrade.org.
  • East Houston is a fairly densely populated area in the state. The neighborhood’s density could result in a price increase for drivers.

As a result of these and other factors, the average cost of car insurance in East Houston is $106 per month for minimum coverage and $178 per month for full coverage. Costs vary widely based on your situation, and will likely be lower if you have a clean driving record and follow our insurance company research to find the best car insurance company for you.

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* Who is the average East Houston driver? Based on national demographic data provided by BestNeighborhood, we took a single unmarried man living in central East Houston with good (but not perfect) credit driving a used midsized sedan. Data sources: proprietary data collection and analysis, unique to CoverageWatch.org All content copyright CoverageWatch.org. Journalists and other websites are free to cite any data with attribution.