Car Insurance in Cleveland, Ohio
Estimated full coverage in Cleveland runs about $1,245 a year ($104/month) — ▲ +9% versus the Ohio average, ranking 2nd most expensive of the 10 Ohio cities we cover.
Why car insurance in Cleveland costs more than the Ohio average
Insurers price by territory, and Cleveland's numbers explain most of the gap. With 365,379 residents on 77.7 square miles, the city's density (4,700 people per square mile) is 6.3 times the density where the typical Ohio resident lives (744). The average commute is 22.5 minutes (Ohio: 23.4), and 65% of workers drive alone. Together these put our location factor at 1.10× the state baseline for liability and collision, and 1.07× for comprehensive once FEMA weather risk for Cuyahoga County is included.
| Factor | Cleveland | Ohio ref. | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 4,700 / sq mi | 744 / sq mi | More vehicles per mile of road means more fender-benders and claims. |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 23.4 min | Longer daily drives add exposure to crashes. |
| Commutes over 60 min | 4.1% | — | Long highway commutes raise mileage-based risk. |
| Drive alone to work | 64.6% | — | Share of workers commuting by car. |
| Public transit to work | 6.5% | — | Transit use lowers how much residents drive. |
| Work from home | 11.5% | — | Remote workers may qualify for low-mileage pricing. |
| Households without a car | 22.0% | — | Context for non-owner and occasional-driver policies. |
| Weather hazard score (FEMA) | 74.2 | 83.9 | Hail, wind, flood and hurricane exposure drive comprehensive claims. |
Car insurance cost by ZIP code in Cleveland
Rates can change from one ZIP code to the next. Across 17 Cleveland ZIP codes, our full-coverage estimate ranges from $1,145 in 44114 to $1,320 in 44119. Denser, longer-commute neighborhoods estimate higher. Click a column to sort.
| ZIP | Population | Density / sq mi | Commute | No car | Est. full / yr | vs. city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44111 | 42,021 | 6,417 | 21.5 min | 9.8% | $1,255 | +1% |
| 44102 | 39,952 | 6,561 | 24.2 min | 22.9% | $1,285 | +3% |
| 44109 | 39,428 | 5,558 | 21.3 min | 16.6% | $1,245 | 0% |
| 44120 | 33,202 | 6,340 | 22.9 min | 18.0% | $1,270 | +2% |
| 44105 | 32,115 | 3,603 | 25.3 min | 20.9% | $1,255 | +1% |
| 44135 | 28,022 | 2,759 | 21.5 min | 11.6% | $1,205 | −3% |
| 44106 | 25,120 | 5,845 | 22.3 min | 31.0% | $1,255 | +1% |
| 44113 | 20,250 | 5,287 | 19.7 min | 13.5% | $1,225 | −2% |
| 44108 | 19,381 | 4,343 | 24.0 min | 27.6% | $1,255 | +1% |
| 44104 | 18,902 | 4,027 | 28.1 min | 37.3% | $1,290 | +4% |
| 44110 | 17,009 | 4,108 | 21.9 min | 25.3% | $1,230 | −1% |
| 44103 | 13,941 | 3,430 | 22.3 min | 36.5% | $1,225 | −2% |
| 44119 | 13,243 | 5,963 | 28.3 min | 14.3% | $1,320 | +6% |
| 44115 | 10,011 | 4,731 | 17.0 min | 40.6% | $1,190 | −4% |
| 44114 | 7,488 | 2,458 | 16.0 min | 42.9% | $1,145 | −8% |
| 44127 | 4,239 | 2,367 | 27.9 min | 29.6% | $1,255 | +1% |
| 44101 | 666 | 7,400 | — | — | $1,275 | +2% |
Minimum car insurance in Cleveland
Cleveland drivers follow Ohio's rules: at least 25/50/25 liability coverage. Ohio is at-fault (tort). We estimate state-minimum coverage in Cleveland at $445 a year, and $645 for 100/300/100 limits.
| Coverage | Required? | Minimum | What it pays for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodily injury liability | Yes | $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident | Injuries you cause to other people |
| Property damage liability | Yes | $25,000 | Damage you cause to other vehicles and property |
| Personal injury protection (PIP) | No | — Ohio does not require personal injury protection. | Your own medical bills and lost wages, regardless of fault |
| Uninsured motorist (UM) | No | — Uninsured motorist coverage is optional. | Your injuries when the at-fault driver has no insurance |
| Underinsured motorist (UIM) | No | — Underinsured motorist coverage is optional. | The gap when the at-fault driver’s limits are too low |
| Medical payments (MedPay) | No | — Medical payments coverage is optional. | Medical bills for you and your passengers |
Risk factors that shape Cleveland premiums
Accidents
Ohio recorded 1,157 traffic deaths, or 1.00 per 100 million vehicle miles (U.S.: 1.19), in the latest full year of federal crash data. Local crash frequency is folded into our density and commute factors.
Vehicle theft
Ohio's vehicle theft rate is 181 per 100,000 residents (U.S.: 197). The most-stolen vehicle in the state is the Hyundai Elantra (NICB). Theft losses are paid by comprehensive coverage.
Weather
FEMA rates Cuyahoga County as relatively low for hail, relatively high for inland flooding and relatively high for strong wind, and relatively low for hurricanes.
Traffic & commuting
4.1% of Cleveland commuters spend an hour or more getting to work, and there are 1.22 vehicles per household. 11.5% work from home — worth mentioning to insurers that offer low-mileage pricing.
| Hazard | Risk rating | Score (0–100) | Insurance impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hail | 55.7 | Comprehensive (car); roof claims (home) | |
| Tornado | 99.0 | Comprehensive; dwelling | |
| Hurricane | 62.4 | Comprehensive; wind/hurricane deductibles (home) | |
| Inland (river) flooding | 98.7 | Comprehensive; home needs a separate flood policy | |
| Coastal flooding | 33.0 | Comprehensive; home needs a separate flood policy | |
| Strong wind | 96.6 | Comprehensive; dwelling | |
| Winter weather | 96.4 | Collision (icy roads); frozen pipes (home) |
Scores are national percentiles of FEMA's county risk (higher means more expected loss than most other U.S. counties).
Estimated car insurance in Cleveland by driver profile
A clean-record driver in their 50s pays the least in our Cleveland model (about $1,145 for full coverage); an 18-year-old on their own policy pays about $3,425, and a DUI pushes a 30-something to $2,305.
| Driver | Minimum | Standard | Full coverage | Full / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teen driver (18, own policy) | $1,220 | $1,770 | $3,425 | $285 |
| Young adult (22) | $710 | $1,030 | $1,990 | $166 |
| Adult in their 30s | $445 | $645 | $1,245 | $104 |
| Adult in their 50s | $410 | $590 | $1,145 | $95 |
| Senior (72) | $495 | $720 | $1,395 | $116 |
| 30s, one at-fault accident | $645 | $935 | $1,805 | $150 |
| 30s, DUI on record | $820 | $1,190 | $2,305 | $192 |
Minimum vs. standard vs. full coverage in Cleveland
| Coverage level | What it includes | Per year | Per month | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State minimum liability | Only the liability (and PIP/UM where required) limits your state mandates. No coverage for your own car. | $445 | $37 | $365–$525 |
| Standard liability (100/300/100) | Higher liability limits plus uninsured motorist coverage. Still no coverage for damage to your own car. | $645 | $54 | $530–$760 |
| Full coverage | Standard liability plus collision and comprehensive, typically required on a financed or leased car. | $1,245 | $104 | $1,020–$1,470 |
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Cheap car insurance in Cleveland: how to lower your rate
The cheapest policy is the one that fits your situation. These levers are priced with Cleveland's own numbers:
| Change | Est. yearly savings | Good fit if… |
|---|---|---|
| Raise collision/comprehensive deductible from $500 to $1,000 | $85 | You have savings to cover a bigger out-of-pocket repair. |
| Low-mileage / usage-based pricing (under 7,500 mi) | $85 | You're among the 11.5% of Cleveland workers who work from home, or you rarely drive. |
| Drop collision & comprehensive on an older car | $330 | The car is paid off and worth little more than a year of premiums. |
| Standard (100/300/100) instead of full coverage | $600 | No loan or lease requires physical-damage coverage. |
| Avoid one speeding ticket | $275 | Everyone — violations typically affect rates for three to five years. |
Also ask about bundling, good-student, paid-in-full and defensive-driving discounts, and re-shop at every renewal — the same driver can be priced very differently by different insurers. We don't recommend specific companies. Common car insurance discounts.
Comparing car insurance quotes in Cleveland
- Use identical limits and deductibles on every quote — e.g. 100/300/100 liability with $1,000 deductibles — or prices aren't comparable.
- Get quotes from different channels: captive agents, independent agents who quote several insurers, and direct online insurers. There are 36 offices listed below.
- Check complaint records with the Ohio Department of Insurance (complaint information) before you buy.
- Mention your ZIP code accurately — within Cleveland, our estimates differ by up to $175 a year between neighborhoods.
Car insurance agents near Cleveland, OH
We found 36 insurance offices within about 7 miles of central Cleveland, from open map data. Hover over a listing to show it on the map, click it to open the address in Google Maps, or tap it on a phone to start navigation. We don't sell insurance, rate these offices or receive anything from them.
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GoAuto Insurance
3569 Steelyard Drive, Cleveland, OH 44109 -
Erie Insurance
401 Euclid Avenue, Suite 44, Cleveland, OH 44114 -
Brian Krause - State Farm
410 Superior Avenue East, #41, Cleveland, OH 44114 -
Erie Insurance
3500 Lorain Avenue, Suite 300, Cleveland, OH 44113 -
Erie Insurance
600 Superior Avenue, Suite 1300, Cleveland, OH 44114 -
Erie Insurance
5634 Broadway Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44127 -
Erie Insurance
2814 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113 -
Young America Insurance
8037 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103 -
Young America Insurance
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Nanci Cieckiewicz - Allstate
4719 State Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109 -
Jinisha Patel - State Farm
4342 Ridge Road, Cleveland, OH 44144 -
Acceptance Insurance
7100 Biddulph Road, Brooklyn, OH 44144 -
Nationwide Bail Bond
11007 Detroit Ave, , OH -
Robert Jones - State Farm
12405 Larchmere Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44120 -
Brian Krause - State Farm
11514 Clifton Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44102 -
Behzad Kermani - American Family Insurance
5455 Broadview Rd, Ste 200, Parma, OH 44134 -
Erie Insurance
2775 S Moreland Blvd, Suite 203, Cleveland, OH 44120 -
Steven Saraniti - State Farm
12429 Cedar Road, Suite 26, Cleveland Heights, OH 44106 -
Joe Potts Agency
12300 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH -
Nicholas Charles Duncan - Farmers Insurance
1440 Rockside Rd, Parma, OH 44134 -
Steven McIntosh - State Farm
5634 State Road, Parma, OH 44134 -
Insure Ohio
7803 Brookpark Road, Parma, OH 44129 -
Erie Insurance
3012 Snow Road, Cleveland, OH 44134 -
State Farm
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Zingale and Associates
13400 Madison Ave, Unit B, Lakewood, OH 44107 -
Superior Auto Insurance
13217 Superior Avenue, East Cleveland, OH 44112 -
Tina Stopar - State Farm
5632 Ridge Road, Parma, OH 44129 -
Nationwide Insurance: Capretta Ins Agency Inc
5689 Pearl Road, Parma, OH 44129 -
Kevin Jerome Hoag - Farmers Insurance
5700 Pearl Rd, Parma, OH 44129 -
Erie Insurance
8015 Bertha Avenue, Parma, OH 44129 -
Lindsay Perrico - State Farm
14583 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107 -
Erie Insurance
17415 Northwood Avenue, Suite 201, Lakewood, OH 44107 -
Tanya D. Howard-Grace - Allstate
2490 Lee Blvd, Ste 101, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 -
Mike Fabert - State Farm
2491 Lee Blvd, Cleveland Hts, OH 44118 -
Anita Tyler State Farm Insurance
2168 South Taylor Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 -
Nationwide
2183 South Taylor Road, University Heights, OH 44118
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Insurance cost of popular cars in Cleveland
| Model | Segment | Est. full coverage / yr | vs. average car |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CR-V | Small SUV | $935 | −25% |
| Subaru Outback | Wagon | $930 | −25% |
| Tesla Model 3 | Midsize car | $1,320 | +6% |
| Subaru Forester | Small SUV | $910 | −27% |
| Honda Civic | Compact car | $1,420 | +14% |
| Toyota Corolla | Compact car | $1,325 | +6% |
| Jeep Wrangler | Midsize SUV | $1,030 | −17% |
| Mazda CX-5 | Small SUV | $1,050 | −16% |
| MINI Cooper | Subcompact car | $940 | −24% |
| Tesla Model Y | Midsize SUV | $1,185 | −5% |
More car insurance topics in Cleveland
Car insurance in nearby Ohio cities
- Parma $1,250/yr · 7 mi
- Akron $1,220/yr · 29 mi
- Wooster $1,115/yr · 47 mi
- Canton $1,175/yr · 49 mi
- Toledo $1,195/yr · 99 mi
- Columbus $1,235/yr · 124 mi
- Dayton $1,185/yr · 177 mi
- Middletown $1,210/yr · 196 mi
- Cincinnati $1,240/yr · 220 mi
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Frequently asked questions
How much is car insurance in Cleveland, OH?
We estimate full coverage in Cleveland at about $1,245 a year ($104 a month) for a driver in their 30s with a clean record, and about $445 for Ohio's minimum liability coverage. Real quotes vary by insurer, driver and vehicle.
Why is car insurance in Cleveland more expensive than the Ohio average?
Our Cleveland estimate is 9% higher than the statewide figure. The model reflects a population density of 4,700 people per square mile (the typical Ohio resident lives at about 744) and an average commute of 22.5 minutes versus 23.4 statewide. Denser traffic and longer drives mean more claims, which insurers price into local rates.
What car insurance is required in Cleveland?
Drivers in Cleveland follow Ohio law: at least 25/50/25 liability coverage.
Which ZIP code in Cleveland has the cheapest car insurance?
Among Cleveland's 17 ZIP codes, 44114 has the lowest estimate (about $1,145 a year for full coverage) and 44119 the highest (about $1,320), mainly because of differences in density and commute times.
How much is car insurance for a teenager in Cleveland?
An 18-year-old with their own full-coverage policy would pay around $3,425 a year in Cleveland by our estimate ($1,220 for minimum coverage). Adding a teen to a parent's policy is usually cheaper.
Does weather affect car insurance in Cleveland?
Yes. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cuyahoga County for inland (river) flooding (relatively high) and tornado (very high) risk. Weather mainly affects the comprehensive part of a policy, which pays for hail, flood and wind damage.
Are there car insurance agents near me in Cleveland?
We list 36 insurance offices in and around Cleveland, with addresses, phone numbers where published, and directions. We don't sell insurance or rank these offices.
How we estimate this
We start from the state's average liability, collision and comprehensive premiums published by the NAIC, then apply a location factor (population density and commute time from the Census ACS, weather hazard scores from FEMA's National Risk Index), a vehicle factor (HLDI insurance-loss data where available, otherwise vehicle segment), and a driver-profile multiplier. Results are rounded ranges for comparison, not quotes. Read the full methodology.
- Ohio Department of Insurance: Auto Insurance Minimum Coverage Requirements
- Ohio Revised Code 3937.18 (uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage)
- Ohio BMV: Non-Compliance Suspension
- Ohio Administrative Code 4501:1-2-01 (proof of financial responsibility)
- Ohio Department of Insurance: Consumer Complaint Information
- NAIC 2022/2023 Auto Insurance Database Report
- NAIC Homeowners Insurance Report: Data for 2023
- Insurance Research Council uninsured motorist estimates (via Triple-I)
- IIHS Fatality Facts: state by state
- FBI Crime Data Explorer: Crime in the United States 2025 (Table 4)
- NICB 2022 Vehicle Theft Data: top 10 stolen vehicles by state
- FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table DL-1C (licensed drivers)
- FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table MV-1 (registrations)
- FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table VM-2 (vehicle-miles traveled)
- U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (Cleveland and ZIP code tabulation areas)
- U.S. Census Bureau population estimates and Gazetteer files
- FEMA National Risk Index (county hazard ratings)
- Insurance office locations: OpenStreetMap contributors and All The Places