We already know, that Detroit and the whole Michigan state has the highest car insurance rates in the United States, perhaps worldwide. There is an article, which can help you find out more details about specific prices and why are auto insurance rates so high! The average monthly premium in Detroit is around $184, it is $2208 yearly! Stop! That's only one study. And again, this is based on liability coverage only! The other statistics are much more menacing. Some articles are saying, that Detroit has a high vehicle-theft rate, which has increased 5.8% in 2016. On the other hand, there are website with much different statistics. Michigan's auto theft rate is more than three times lower than what it was thirty years ago.
Important: Michigan's no-fault PPI insurance only pays for damages to properly parked vehicles. You should buy collision and comprehensive!
2016/2017 Detroit crime stats overview
According to initial year-end 2016 data generated by the Detroit Police Department, most categories of crime continued to decline in Detroit over the past 12 months. Explore safest Detroit neighborhoods, here is a table of crime rates in Detroit, Michigan. The sad fact is, Detroit is one of the most dangerous cities in America. You can be sure, that higher rates of theft and property crime mean "high risk area" for all insurance companies and therefore also higher insurance rates. You can learn more about how car insurance companies investigate accident claims in Michigan (Detroit) and other US locations.
High risk area = A high-risk driver = one who has a higher potential of filing a claim vs insurance company!
Who has the best car insurance rates in Michigan?
Insurance Company | Yearly Rates |
MetLife | $2,136 |
Chubb | $3,108 |
Hastings Mutual | $3,258 |
Farm Bureau | $3,420 |
MEEMIC | $3,540 |
Auto Owners | $3,736 |
Pioneer State Mutual | $4,085 |
Frankenmuth | $4,480 |
Auto Club Group | $4,796 |
Hanover | $5,650 |
Highest vs Lowest premiums by ZIP CODES (MI)
Highest Insurance Rates | Lowest Insurance Rates |
48227 - DETROIT: $7,428 | 49418 - GRANDVILLE: $1,798 |
48206 - DETROIT: $7,650 | 49855 - MARQUETTE: $1,854 |
48204 - DETROIT: $7,484 | 48821 - DIMONDALE: $1,826 |
48202 - DETROIT: $7,386 | 49426 - HUDSONVILLE: $1,863 |
Car insurance rates by age!
Generally, car insurance for young (teens and student) drivers tends to be more expensive than for older drivers. Teen drivers are considered "high risk" by all insurance companies across the United States. Young drivers are more likely to be involved in auto accidents with more complicated consequences.
Another factors, which affect car insurance rates in Michigan
- Residential ZIP codes
- Credit scores (financial history)
- Crashes/congested roadways
- Lack of private health insurance
How much are you paying for car insurance in Detroit?
- Patrick M. McPharlin, Director
- (Midwest Zone)
- Department of Insurance and Financial Services
- PO Box 30220
- Lansing, Michigan 48909-7720
- Phone: 517.284-8800
- Fax: 517.284-8844
- Street Address:
- Mason Building, 8th Floor
- 530 W. Allegan Street
- Lansing, Michigan 48933