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Car Insurance Quotes in Lakewood, WA

Full coverage / year
$1,641
State minimum / year
$593
Typical quote range
$1,165 – $2,265

The estimated cost of full coverage car insurance in Lakewood is $1,641 a year, against $593 for a state-minimum policy. Premiums here land roughly 6% under the Washington average thanks to lighter traffic and below-average claim frequency. Two drivers on the same street routinely pay double the difference, so treat the average as a starting point and quote your own profile.

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Car insurance calculator — Lakewood, WA

Estimated from state average premiums and your rating factors. Not a quote.

Your estimated premium
$137/ month
$1,641 per year · carriers in Lakewood, WA typically quote $1,165 – $2,265
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Cheapest car insurance companies in Lakewood, WA

InsurerEst. annualEst. monthlyvs. averageNotes
USAA$1,247$104-24%Military members and families only
Geico$1,346$112-18%Usually cheapest for clean records
State Farm$1,444$120-12%Strong for young and student drivers
Progressive$1,559$130-5%Competitive after a ticket or accident
Travelers$1,592$133-3%Good multi-policy discounts
Nationwide$1,641$1370%Mid-market, wide availability
Allstate$1,871$156+14%Higher base rate, heavy discount stacking
Farmers$1,986$166+21%Agent-led, priced above market

Modelled estimates for a 35-year-old with a clean record and full coverage in Lakewood, WA. USAA tends to sit lowest, but the ranking flips constantly by ZIP and driver profile — which is exactly why quoting three carriers is worth the ten minutes.

Car insurance rates by age in Lakewood

Driver ageFull coverage / yrMinimum / yrFull coverage / mo
16 years old$4,433$1,601$369
18 years old$3,739$1,350$312
20 years old$3,096$1,118$258
22 years old$2,572$929$214
25 years old$1,963$709$164
30 years old$1,692$611$141
40 years old$1,590$574$133
50 years old$1,523$550$127
60 years old$1,506$544$125
65 years old$1,574$568$131
70 years old$1,726$623$144
75 years old$2,013$727$168

Estimated premiums by age in Lakewood, WA, clean record, sedan.

What a ticket, accident or DUI costs in Lakewood

Driving recordEst. annualIncrease
Clean record$1,641—
1 speeding ticket$2,019+23%
1 at-fault accident$2,413+47%
DUI / DWI$3,102+89%

What a violation costs a 35-year-old in Lakewood, WA. Surcharges normally stay on the policy for three to five years.

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Minimum car insurance requirements in Washington

Every driver registering a vehicle in Washington must carry at least the limits below. Driving without them risks fines, licence suspension and an SR-22 filing requirement. Verify current limits with the Washington Department of Insurance.

Required coverage in WashingtonMinimum limit
Bodily injury liability, per person$25,000
Bodily injury liability, per accident$50,000
Property damage liability$10,000
Insurance systemAt-fault (tort)

Coverage levels compared in Lakewood

Coverage levelEst. annualEst. monthly
State minimum liability$593$49
Full coverage (100/300/100 + comp & collision)$1,641$137
Full coverage, high limits + low deductible$1,953$163

Coverage level comparison for Lakewood, WA.

Minimum liability is the cheapest legal option, but it pays nothing toward your own car. If your vehicle is worth more than roughly $3,000, or you still owe money on it, full coverage is normally the rational choice — the lender will require it either way.

ZIP codes we price in Lakewood

Rates move between ZIP codes inside the same city, sometimes by 15% or more, because claim frequency and theft rates are measured at ZIP level. Lakewood covers 98439, 98492, 98497, 98498, 98499 among others. Enter yours in the calculator above.

Frequently asked questions

▸How much is car insurance in Lakewood, WA?
Full coverage in Lakewood is estimated at $1,641 a year ($137 a month) for a 35-year-old with a clean record. A state-minimum liability policy is estimated at $593 a year. Actual quotes vary with your ZIP, vehicle, credit tier where permitted, and claims history.
▸What is the minimum car insurance required in Washington?
Washington requires at least $25,000 bodily injury per person, $50,000 per accident and $10,000 property damage. Washington is an at-fault state, so the driver responsible for the crash pays for the damage.
▸Who has the cheapest car insurance in Lakewood?
On our modelled comparison, Geico, State Farm and Progressive tend to price lowest in Lakewood for clean records, with USAA lower still for military families. The order changes by ZIP code and driver profile, which is why quoting at least three carriers is worth doing at every renewal.
▸How much does car insurance cost for a teen driver in Lakewood?
An 18-year-old in Lakewood is estimated at $3,739 a year for full coverage — roughly 128% above a 35-year-old on the same policy. Adding the teen to a parent's policy rather than buying a standalone one almost always costs less.
▸How much does a DUI raise insurance in Lakewood?
A DUI takes the estimate from $1,641 to about $3,102 a year in Lakewood, an increase of roughly 89%. Washington drivers with a DUI usually also need an SR-22 certificate filed by the insurer.
▸Can I lower my car insurance bill in Lakewood?
The three changes with the largest effect are raising your deductible from $500 to $1,000 (about 9% off the comprehensive and collision portion), bundling home or renters cover, and re-shopping at renewal — loyalty rarely earns a discount. Low-mileage and telematics programmes are worth checking if you drive under 7,500 miles a year.
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