What is the average cost of car insurance in Minneapolis?

 

The typical Minneapolis driver pays $1,653 per year for auto insurance. That's pricier than the average in Minnesota ($1,319) and pricier than the national average of $1,548. Read on to learn more about how much you can expect to pay based on your credit score, gender, marital status, and other common factors in Minneapolis.

 
MINNEAPOLIS CAR INSURANCE RATES
Minneapolis Average (annual) Minnesota Average United States Average
$1,653 $1,319 $1,548
 
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Minneapolis car insurance premiums by provider

 

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 driver, GEICO offers Minneapolis's cheapest rates. See below the best companies for cheap auto insurance in Minneapolis — but don't forget to get personalized car insurance quotes to match your driving profile.

 
MINNEAPOLIS CAR INSURANCE RATES BY COMPANY
Insurer Average Yearly Rate
GEICO $1,109
AAA $1,247
State Farm $1,496
American Family $1,592
Progressive $1,950
 

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Minneapolis auto insurance premiums by age

Minneapolis drivers in their 50s enjoy relatively affordable auto insurance rates, paying just $1,439per year, on average. Those in their 60s don't pay significantly more ($1,535).

The Minneapolis drivers who face the priciest insurance rates are teenagers. When drivers hit their 20s in Minneapolis and move out of the teenage age bracket, they reduce their premiums substantially. The gap in cost between the car insurance premiums paid by teenage drivers and drivers in their 20s in Minneapolis is $4,024. That's the biggest gap in premiums between any pair of age brackets.

 
CAR INSURANCE RATES BY AGE TIER IN MINNEAPOLIS
Age group Average Annual Rate
Teenagers $6,221
20s $2,197
30s $1,636
40s $1,580
50s $1,439
60s $1,535
70s $1,871
 

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Minneapolis auto insurance rates by marital status and gender

 

In some cases, a driver's marital status and gender may affect the auto insurance rates they pay. In most places, single drivers pay more than married drivers based on data that says they're more likely to file claims. Married drivers in Minneapolis pay $103 less than single drivers for auto insurance. Rates for those who are widowed are also much cheaper than rates for those who are single. Interestingly enough, in Minneapolis, widowed drivers pay less than those who are single.

Gender is another factor that can influence auto insurance rates. In Minneapolis, female drivers pay more for auto insurance than do male drivers: $88 per year, to be precise.

 
MINNEAPOLIS CAR INSURANCE PREMIUMS BY GENDER AND MARITAL STATUS
Gender/Marital Status Average Annual Rate
Female $1,741
Male $1,653
Single $1,550
Married $1,550
Divorced $1,653
Widowed $1,609
 

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Minneapolis car insurance premiums by accident and violation history

 

If you want to keep your car insurance costs reasonable, keep your driving record clean. At-fault accidents, DUIs, reckless driving citations, and speeding tickets all contribute to expensive auto insurance rates, as insurance companies reward low-risk drivers with the gift of affordable rates.

Minneapolis drivers found guilty of reckless driving pay a steep price when it comes to auto insurance, facing a rate increase of $962 per year versus the city average. A ticket for speeding results in a $434 rate hike while a DWI or DUI violation costs $936per year in extra insurance expenditures.

 
MINNEAPOLIS CAR INSURANCE RATES AFTER A VIOLATION OR ACCIDENT
Incident Average Yearly Rate
DWI/DUI $2,589
Reckless Driving $2,615
At-fault Accident (damages < $1,000) $2,245
At-fault Accident (damages greater than $2,000) $2,390
Speeding Ticket (16-20 mph over speed limit) $2,087
 

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Minneapolis auto insurance costs by credit level

 

It's no secret credit score is closely correlated with car insurance rates. Minneapolis drivers who improve their credit score from "Very Poor" (300-579) to "Exceptional" (800-850) can save as much as 60% on their car insurance premiums. Moving from "Very Poor" to "Fair" credit is an important step toward saving money on auto insurance. In Minneapolis, improving your credit to "Fair" could help you earn a $1,403 decrease in annual car insurance rates.

 
MINNEAPOLIS CAR INSURANCE RATES BY CREDIT TIER
Credit Score Average Annual Rate
Very Poor $3,354
Fair $1,952
Good $1,653
Very Good $1,500
Exceptional $1,331
 

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What drives up car insurance rates in Minneapolis?

Where you live in Minneapolis affects your car insurance rates. Besides your driving history and credit score, where you live is one of the biggest contributing factors to the car insurance rates you'll pay. The reason? Crime, theft and uninsured motorists vary by ZIP code. So if you find yourself in a neighborhood that doesn't play well with others, car insurance companies may consider you a high risk to insure, meaning: your rates could be higher than those of a pal who lives just around the block. And, unfortunately Minneapolis is no exception to the rule. From ZIP code 55437 to 55411, premiums rise by 43 percent—that's $694.

Expensive Minneapolis ZIP codes: 55487, 55488, 55454, 55486, 55411

Cheap Minneapolis ZIP codes: 55437, 55438, 55447, 55446, 55439

Minneapolis Driving Conditions

Inclement weather goes hand in hand with wet brakes, slick roads, and decreased visibility.

And that's not the worst of it. More than 700,000 weather-related car accidents occur each year. In Minneapolis, you can expect 117 rainy days with an annual rainfall of 30.6 inches. Minneapolis is also known to experience severe winter storms.

117

Rainy Days a Year

31"

Avg. Annual Rainfall

54"

Avg. Annual Snowfall

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I-394I-94I-35W
 
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Minneapolis Car Insurance Companies Near Me

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AAA Minneapolis Insurance Agency

5400 Auto Club Way, Minneapolis, MN 55416

HomeServices Insurance

333 S 7Th St Ste 2420, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Dyste Williams Agency

6465 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 700, Minneapolis, MN 55426

 

 

 

 

 

 
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