Car Insurance in Everett, Washington
Estimated full coverage in Everett runs about $1,505 a year ($125/month) — ▲ +9% versus the Washington average, ranking 7th most expensive of the 13 Washington cities we cover.
Why car insurance in Everett costs more than the Washington average
Insurers price by territory, and Everett's numbers explain most of the gap. With 113,011 residents on 33.6 square miles, the city's density (3,363 people per square mile) is 4.6 times the density where the typical Washington resident lives (737). The average commute is 26.9 minutes (Washington: 26.6), and 67% of workers drive alone. Together these put our location factor at 1.09× the state baseline for liability and collision, and 1.07× for comprehensive once FEMA weather risk for Snohomish County is included.
| Factor | Everett | Washington ref. | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 3,363 / sq mi | 737 / sq mi | More vehicles per mile of road means more fender-benders and claims. |
| Average commute | 26.9 min | 26.6 min | Longer daily drives add exposure to crashes. |
| Commutes over 60 min | 11.0% | — | Long highway commutes raise mileage-based risk. |
| Drive alone to work | 67.2% | — | Share of workers commuting by car. |
| Public transit to work | 3.6% | — | Transit use lowers how much residents drive. |
| Work from home | 12.7% | — | Remote workers may qualify for low-mileage pricing. |
| Households without a car | 8.0% | — | Context for non-owner and occasional-driver policies. |
| Weather hazard score (FEMA) | 47.0 | 53.7 | Hail, wind, flood and hurricane exposure drive comprehensive claims. |
Car insurance cost by ZIP code in Everett
Rates can change from one ZIP code to the next. Across 5 Everett ZIP codes, our full-coverage estimate ranges from $1,360 in 98207 to $1,545 in 98204. Denser, longer-commute neighborhoods estimate higher. Click a column to sort.
| ZIP | Population | Density / sq mi | Commute | No car | Est. full / yr | vs. city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98208 | 60,915 | 3,998 | 27.2 min | 4.7% | $1,520 | +1% |
| 98204 | 45,130 | 6,283 | 26.2 min | 8.2% | $1,545 | +3% |
| 98203 | 35,517 | 3,003 | 27.3 min | 5.1% | $1,500 | 0% |
| 98201 | 31,895 | 1,701 | 27.7 min | 10.5% | $1,465 | −3% |
| 98207 | 843 | 3,345 | 15.1 min | — | $1,360 | −10% |
Minimum car insurance in Everett
Everett drivers follow Washington's rules: at least 25/50/10 liability coverage. Washington is at-fault (tort). We estimate state-minimum coverage in Everett at $645 a year, and $935 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 | $10,000 | Damage you cause to other vehicles and property |
| Personal injury protection (PIP) | No | 10,000 medical Insurers must offer personal injury protection (at least $10,000 medical); it is added to the policy unless rejected in writing. | Your own medical bills and lost wages, regardless of fault |
| Uninsured motorist (UM) | No | — Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is included unless the named insured or spouse rejects it in writing. | Your injuries when the at-fault driver has no insurance |
| Underinsured motorist (UIM) | No | — Underinsured motorist bodily injury and property damage coverage may be rejected in writing. | The gap when the at-fault driver’s limits are too low |
| Medical payments (MedPay) | No | — Medical expenses are addressed through PIP, which must be offered. | Medical bills for you and your passengers |
A $60,000 liability bond or deposit can be used instead of an insurance policy.
Risk factors that shape Everett premiums
Accidents
Washington recorded 730 traffic deaths, or 1.21 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
Washington's vehicle theft rate is 259 per 100,000 residents (U.S.: 197). The most-stolen vehicle in the state is the Ford Pickup (Full Size) (NICB). Theft losses are paid by comprehensive coverage.
Weather
FEMA rates Snohomish County as very low for hail, relatively high for inland flooding and very low for strong wind.
Traffic & commuting
11.0% of Everett commuters spend an hour or more getting to work, and there are 1.79 vehicles per household. 12.7% work from home — worth mentioning to insurers that offer low-mileage pricing.
| Hazard | Risk rating | Score (0–100) | Insurance impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hail | 15.1 | Comprehensive (car); roof claims (home) | |
| Tornado | 38.8 | Comprehensive; dwelling | |
| Hurricane | — | Comprehensive; wind/hurricane deductibles (home) | |
| Inland (river) flooding | 95.7 | Comprehensive; home needs a separate flood policy | |
| Coastal flooding | 77.6 | Comprehensive; home needs a separate flood policy | |
| Strong wind | 7.8 | Comprehensive; dwelling | |
| Winter weather | 94.1 | 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 Everett by driver profile
A clean-record driver in their 50s pays the least in our Everett model (about $1,385 for full coverage); an 18-year-old on their own policy pays about $4,135, and a DUI pushes a 30-something to $2,780.
| Driver | Minimum | Standard | Full coverage | Full / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teen driver (18, own policy) | $1,770 | $2,565 | $4,135 | $345 |
| Young adult (22) | $1,030 | $1,490 | $2,405 | $200 |
| Adult in their 30s | $645 | $935 | $1,505 | $125 |
| Adult in their 50s | $590 | $860 | $1,385 | $115 |
| Senior (72) | $720 | $1,045 | $1,685 | $140 |
| 30s, one at-fault accident | $935 | $1,350 | $2,180 | $182 |
| 30s, DUI on record | $1,190 | $1,725 | $2,780 | $232 |
Minimum vs. standard vs. full coverage in Everett
| 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. | $645 | $54 | $525–$760 |
| Standard liability (100/300/100) | Higher liability limits plus uninsured motorist coverage. Still no coverage for damage to your own car. | $935 | $78 | $765–$1,100 |
| Full coverage | Standard liability plus collision and comprehensive, typically required on a financed or leased car. | $1,505 | $125 | $1,235–$1,775 |
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Cheap car insurance in Everett: how to lower your rate
The cheapest policy is the one that fits your situation. These levers are priced with Everett's own numbers:
| Change | Est. yearly savings | Good fit if… |
|---|---|---|
| Raise collision/comprehensive deductible from $500 to $1,000 | $80 | You have savings to cover a bigger out-of-pocket repair. |
| Low-mileage / usage-based pricing (under 7,500 mi) | $105 | You're among the 12.7% of Everett workers who work from home, or you rarely drive. |
| Drop collision & comprehensive on an older car | $310 | The car is paid off and worth little more than a year of premiums. |
| Standard (100/300/100) instead of full coverage | $570 | No loan or lease requires physical-damage coverage. |
| Avoid one speeding ticket | $330 | 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 Everett
- 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 20 offices listed below.
- Check complaint records with the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (complaint information) before you buy.
- Mention your ZIP code accurately — within Everett, our estimates differ by up to $185 a year between neighborhoods.
Car insurance agents near Everett, WA
We found 20 insurance offices within about 4 miles of central Everett, 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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Grace Bocalan - State Farm
3715 Colby Ave, Everett, WA 98201 -
Marta-Karin Anabella Bolling - Farmers Insurance
3319 Colby Ave, Everett, WA 98201 -
Cameron McGinness - Allstate
5208 S 2nd Ave, Everett, WA 98203 -
Olivia Crelencia - State Farm
4522 Evergreen Way, Suite B, Everett, WA 98203 -
Shane Roehl - Allstate
2820 Oakes Ave, Ste D, Everett, WA 98201 -
Ark Insurance Agency
2915 Colby Avenue, Suite B, , WA -
Shelly A Walkley - Farmers Insurance
2726 Lombard Ave, Everett, WA 98201 -
Robert C Green - Farmers Insurance
2707 Colby Ave, Everett, WA 98201 -
Courtney Richards - Allstate
5705 Evergreen Way, Ste 103, Everett, WA 98203 -
Peter A Sexton - Farmers Insurance
5920 Evergreen Way, Everett, WA 98203 -
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Melody J. Grondahl - Allstate
7024 Evergreen Way, Ste B, Everett, WA 98203 -
Monte Cain - State Farm
6928 Evergreen Way, Everett, WA 98203 -
Denton Atkinson - State Farm
7304 10th Street SE, Suite B101, Lake Stevens, WA 98258 -
Keith Partington - Allstate
7315 10th St SE, Unit 102, Lake Stevens, WA 98258 -
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Mary J Allred - Farmers Insurance
909 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett, WA 98208 -
Sunil Jain - Allstate
1000 SE Everett Mall Way, Ste 101, Everett, WA 98208 -
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Jeffry Aaron Starr - Farmers Insurance
221 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett, WA 98208
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Insurance cost of popular cars in Everett
| Model | Segment | Est. full coverage / yr | vs. average car |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CR-V | Small SUV | $1,145 | −24% |
| Subaru Outback | Wagon | $1,120 | −26% |
| Tesla Model 3 | Midsize car | $1,570 | +4% |
| Subaru Forester | Small SUV | $1,090 | −28% |
| Honda Civic | Compact car | $1,740 | +16% |
| Toyota Corolla | Compact car | $1,630 | +8% |
| Jeep Wrangler | Midsize SUV | $1,330 | −12% |
| Mazda CX-5 | Small SUV | $1,285 | −15% |
| MINI Cooper | Subcompact car | $1,150 | −24% |
| Tesla Model Y | Midsize SUV | $1,415 | −6% |
Car insurance in nearby Washington cities
- Lynnwood $1,585/yr · 11 mi
- Seattle $1,580/yr · 25 mi
- Bellevue $1,485/yr · 25 mi
- Renton $1,570/yr · 34 mi
- Kent $1,570/yr · 40 mi
- Auburn $1,540/yr · 46 mi
- Tacoma $1,560/yr · 51 mi
- Bellingham $1,380/yr · 56 mi
- Yakima $1,390/yr · 122 mi
- Vancouver $1,470/yr · 162 mi
- Spokane $1,430/yr · 222 mi
- Spokane Valley $1,420/yr · 231 mi
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Frequently asked questions
How much is car insurance in Everett, WA?
We estimate full coverage in Everett at about $1,505 a year ($125 a month) for a driver in their 30s with a clean record, and about $645 for Washington's minimum liability coverage. Real quotes vary by insurer, driver and vehicle.
Why is car insurance in Everett more expensive than the Washington average?
Our Everett estimate is 9% higher than the statewide figure. The model reflects a population density of 3,363 people per square mile (the typical Washington resident lives at about 737) and an average commute of 26.9 minutes versus 26.6 statewide. Denser traffic and longer drives mean more claims, which insurers price into local rates.
What car insurance is required in Everett?
Drivers in Everett follow Washington law: at least 25/50/10 liability coverage.
Which ZIP code in Everett has the cheapest car insurance?
Among Everett's 5 ZIP codes, 98207 has the lowest estimate (about $1,360 a year for full coverage) and 98204 the highest (about $1,545), mainly because of differences in density and commute times.
How much is car insurance for a teenager in Everett?
An 18-year-old with their own full-coverage policy would pay around $4,135 a year in Everett by our estimate ($1,770 for minimum coverage). Adding a teen to a parent's policy is usually cheaper.
Does weather affect car insurance in Everett?
Yes. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Snohomish County for inland (river) flooding (relatively 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 Everett?
We list 20 insurance offices in and around Everett, 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.
- Washington OIC: Washington State's mandatory auto/motorcycle insurance law
- Washington OIC: Personal injury protection (PIP)
- RCW 48.22.030 (underinsured motorist coverage; written rejection)
- Washington DOL: Financial responsibility (SR-22)
- Washington OIC: File a complaint
- 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 (Everett 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