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Get Cheap Car Insurance in Greater Heights, Houston, TX

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

 

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The Cheapest Minimum Coverage in Greater Heights

The chart below shows the cheapest car insurance company in Greater Heights 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.

 
Greater Heights Insurer Monthly Cost
Clearcover $50
Mile Auto $65
Progressive $67
State Farm $72

Savings for Every Kind of Greater Heights Driver

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

Based on our extensive insurance data, we know the average Greater Heights 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 $394 per year by choosing the right vehicle insurance company. Some Greater Heights residents are paying out over $1,913 extra every year for auto insurance in Greater Heights. That cost may be even higher if you haven’t requested a new quote as your life situation changed.

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Greater Heights, Houston, TX Savings / Yr.
Drivers with good records
$394
Drivers with accidents
$901
Drivers with speeding tickets
$794
Drivers with a DUI conviction
$909
Young drivers
$1,384
Married drivers
$523
Drivers with bad credit
$572

Greater Heights Car Insurance vs. Houston

People living in Greater Heights pay an average of 2.10% less than the typical driver in the state. The average driver in Greater Heights can expect to pay about $1,140 per year, or $1,913 for full coverage.

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

Car Insurance Prices by Greater Heights Neighborhood

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

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Where is insurance cheapest within Greater Heights?

The map shows insurance prices in and around Greater Heights, with more expensive areas in red and places with cheaper car insurance in green. Insurance can vary by as much as $537 per year within the neighborhood boundaries, with insurance premiums ranging from a high of $2,327 to a low of $1,790. Insurance prices tend to be higher for those living in the Northeast area, and lower for those with homes in the South parts of Greater Heights.

Pick the Best Car Insurance Company for You in Greater Heights

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 Greater Heights insurance provider for whom we have posted the highest savings dollar figure.

The best car insurance provider for most drivers in Greater Heights

For drivers with clean driving records and no major strikes, State Farm is the best option, with annual savings of $394 over the average Greater Heights car insurance company.

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We use the average good driver, paying $127 per month, as our baseline for pricing in Greater Heights. 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 Greater Heights drivers with accidents on their records

In Greater Heights getting into an accident will raise premiums an average 32% for a yearly cost of $2,821. That's $909 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 $901 over the competition.

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The best car insurance company for Greater Heights drivers with speeding tickets

>Mile Auto gave the average person with a speeding ticket the most savings, averaging $794 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 Greater Heights, tickets raise premiums on new quotes about $673. If you have a speeding ticket, we recommend State Farm, Mile Auto, and Clearcover for savings that beat the average insurance cost of $2,586 per year.

The best auto insurance for Greater Heights drivers with a DUI conviction

Getting a DUI can increase the cost of insurance dramatically. The average person with a DUI paid $2,662 per year in auto insurance premiums, which was $749 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 $909 less each year.

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The least expensive car insurance company for new and young drivers in Greater Heights

In Greater Heights, State Farm costs young drivers $1,384 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 Greater Heights. With an average cost of $5,301 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 Greater Heights

Not everything is an excuse for the auto insurance companies to charge you more. Getting married provides an average discount of $66. State Farm, Geico, and Chubb provided the largest discounts to couples living in Greater Heights.

State Farm gave the largest car insurance discounts to married couples, averaging $523 saved each year compared to an average Greater Heights couple's premiums.

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The cheapest car insurance in Greater Heights for drivers with bad credit

People with poor credit saved an average of $572 with Farmers Insurance.

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Many people are surprised that their poor credit score can cost them an average of $772 every year. Premiums for people with poor credit were about $2,685 in Greater Heights. 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 Greater Heights car insurance company for customer service

Many car insurance companies over the years have struggled with customer service. In Greater Heights, 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 Greater Heights.

Nationwide was the best company for customer service in Greater Heights 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 Greater Heights. 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 Greater Heights

Many customers have informed us that they prefer to work with large national brands. Maybe they're one of the 35% of Greater Heights 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 Greater Heights 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 Greater Heights, 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 Greater Heights

What Influences the Cost of Car Insurance in Greater Heights?

On average, car insurance in Greater Heights is actually less expensive than the rest of the state. These low 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 Greater Heights is 30 minutes, which is about the national 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 Greater Heights are higher 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 C+ according to CrimeGrade.org.
  • Greater Heights is one of the most densely populated areas 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 Greater Heights is $95 per month for minimum coverage and $159 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 Greater Heights driver? Based on national demographic data provided by BestNeighborhood, we took a single unmarried man living in central Greater Heights 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.