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Get Cheap Car Insurance in South Albany, Albany, OR

We monitor insurance prices, helping the average driver in South Albany save up to 34.7% on car insurance.

 

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The Cheapest Minimum Coverage in South Albany

The chart below shows the cheapest car insurance company in South Albany 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 Metromile, followed by State Farm, Country Financial, and Travelers.

 
South Albany Insurer Monthly Cost
Metromile $61
State Farm $61
Country Financial $68
Travelers $70

Savings for Every Kind of South Albany Driver

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

Based on our extensive insurance data, we know the average South Albany driver will save about 32% 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 $450 per year by choosing the right vehicle insurance company. Some South Albany residents are paying out over $1,418 extra every year for auto insurance in South Albany. That cost may be even higher if you haven’t requested a new quote as your life situation changed.

South Albany Car Insurance vs. Albany

People living in South Albany pay an average of 6.00% less than the typical driver in the state. The average driver in South Albany can expect to pay about $1,094 per year, or $1,418 for full coverage.

Based on our analysis, Metromile will be the cheapest provider in South Albany for most people.

Car Insurance Prices by South Albany Neighborhood

South Albany, Albany, OR map of insurance costs by zip code and neighborhood

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Where is insurance cheapest within South Albany?

The map shows insurance prices in and around South Albany, with more expensive areas in red and places with cheaper car insurance in green. Insurance can vary by as much as $97 per year within the neighborhood boundaries, with insurance premiums ranging from a high of $1,462 to a low of $1,365. Insurance prices tend to be higher for those living in the East area, and lower for those with homes in the Southeast parts of South Albany.

Pick the Best Car Insurance Company for You in South Albany

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 South Albany insurance provider for whom we have posted the highest savings dollar figure.

The best car insurance provider for most drivers in South Albany

For drivers with clean driving records and no major strikes, Metromile is the best option, with annual savings of $450 over the average South Albany car insurance company.

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We use the average good driver, paying $81 per month, as our baseline for pricing in South Albany. State Farm, Metromile, 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 South Albany drivers with accidents on their records

In South Albany getting into an accident will raise premiums an average 37% for a yearly cost of $2,244. That's $826 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, Metromile, and Mile Auto are good choices for drivers with accidents.

In our analysis, Metromile saved the average person who had been in an accident the most, with annual savings averaging $670 over the competition.

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The best car insurance company for South Albany drivers with speeding tickets

>Mile Auto gave the average person with a speeding ticket the most savings, averaging $546 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 South Albany, tickets raise premiums on new quotes about $605. If you have a speeding ticket, we recommend State Farm, Mile Auto, and Metromile for savings that beat the average insurance cost of $2,023 per year.

The best auto insurance for South Albany drivers with a DUI conviction

Getting a DUI can increase the cost of insurance dramatically. The average person with a DUI paid $1,950 per year in auto insurance premiums, which was $532 more than a driver with no major issues. State Farm, Mile Auto, and Kemper penalized their customers the least for a DUI.

Getting a quote from Mile Auto may cost the average person with a DUI about $614 less each year.

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The least expensive car insurance company for new and young drivers in South Albany

In South Albany, Country Financial costs young drivers $1,629 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 70% more for insurance than more mature drivers in South Albany. With an average cost of $4,698 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, Travelers, and Country Financial 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 South Albany

Not everything is an excuse for the auto insurance companies to charge you more. Getting married provides an average discount of $79. State Farm, Progressive, and Country Financial provided the largest discounts to couples living in South Albany.

State Farm gave the largest car insurance discounts to married couples, averaging $440 saved each year compared to an average South Albany couple's premiums.

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The cheapest car insurance in South Albany for drivers with bad credit

People with poor credit saved an average of $525 with Mile Auto.

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Many people are surprised that their poor credit score can cost them an average of $713 every year. Premiums for people with poor credit were about $2,131 in South Albany. However, some insurance companies do not take credit score into account. If you have a credit score below 575, get quotes from Mile Auto, Kemper, and Country Financial.

The best South Albany car insurance company for customer service

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

Nationwide was the best company for customer service in South Albany 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 South Albany. 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 South Albany

Many customers have informed us that they prefer to work with large national brands. Maybe they're one of the 30% of South Albany 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 South Albany driver can expect to pay about $97 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 South Albany, USAA has the best prices for drivers with a DUI conviction, drivers with bad credit, good drivers, drivers with speeding tickets, young drivers, married couples, and drivers with accidents.
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Auto Insurance Prices in and Around South Albany

What Influences the Cost of Car Insurance in South Albany?

On average, car insurance in South Albany 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 South Albany is 23 minutes, which is far less than average for a driver in the city.
  • Oregon state insurance regulations may allow for lower prices.
  • An average of 0 weeks with snow on the ground, which impacts accident rates.
  • Marriage rates in South Albany are about average in the state, and marriage often results in car insurance discounts.
  • Vehicle theft rates in the area are low, with a Vehicle Theft Crime Grade of B according to CrimeGrade.org.
  • South Albany 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 South Albany is $91 per month for minimum coverage and $118 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 South Albany driver? Based on national demographic data provided by BestNeighborhood, we took a single unmarried man living in central South Albany 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.