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Lancaster sits in northern Los Angeles County, about 44 miles north of Santa Clarita. Car insurance in Lancaster, CA, costs an average of $124 per month for liability-only coverage and $240 per month for full coverage. That’s cheaper than nearby Los Angeles but much more expensive than in Bakersfield.
USAA and GEICO have the cheapest liability insurance in Lancaster, at $80 and $81 per month, respectively. That’s lower than the state average of $98 per month for liability insurance.
California requires all drivers to carry liability insurance with the following minimum requirements:[1]
$30,000 for bodily injury per person
$60,000 for bodily injury per accident
$15,000 for property damage
The following table shows the cheapest rates for liability-only car insurance in Lancaster.
Insurance Company | Average Monthly Quote: Liability Only |
|---|---|
| USAA | $80 |
| GEICO | $81 |
| Aspire General | $83 |
| Sun Coast | $85 |
| Mercury | $87 |
| National General | $87 |
| Progressive | $90 |
| Dairyland | $98 |
| Direct Auto | $102 |
| Root | $104 |
| Anchor | $113 |
| Farmers | $113 |
| Bristol West | $123 |
| State Farm | $123 |
| Kemper Special | $124 |
| Travelers | $127 |
| Kemper Rsvp | $137 |
| 21st Century | $140 |
| Hugo | $178 |
| First Acceptance | $186 |
| Chubb | $218 |
Liability quotes start at $80/mo.
With average monthly rates of $149 and $164, respectively, Aspire General and Root have the cheapest full-coverage car insurance in Lancaster.
Approximately 29% of drivers in Lancaster have a car loan, according to Insurify data, and many lenders require borrowers to have a full-coverage insurance policy with collision and comprehensive coverage.
The data below shows the lowest rates for full-coverage car insurance in Lancaster.
Insurance Company | Average Monthly Quote: Full Coverage |
|---|---|
| Aspire General | $149 |
| Root | $164 |
| GEICO | $172 |
| Mercury | $175 |
| Progressive | $178 |
| USAA | $182 |
| Kemper Special | $197 |
| Kemper Rsvp | $201 |
| Sun Coast | $207 |
| Anchor | $216 |
| National General | $241 |
| Dairyland | $245 |
| Direct Auto | $251 |
| Farmers | $258 |
| Bristol West | $267 |
| State Farm | $279 |
| Travelers | $294 |
| 21st Century | $319 |
| First Acceptance | $420 |
| Chubb | $497 |
The cheapest car insurance rates in California are in Santa Maria, where drivers pay an average of $115 per month. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Glendale drivers pay $276 per month, on average. Lancaster falls in the middle, with an average rate of $182 per month.
Lancaster’s average annual crime rate is 30.4 per 1,000 residents compared to 34.23 per 1,000 in Glendale.[2] The slightly lower risk of car theft and other crimes can decrease car insurance rates.
The table below shows the average monthly car insurance rates in other California cities.
City | Average Monthly Quote |
|---|---|
| Lompoc | $108 |
| Ridgecrest | $109 |
| San Luis Obispo | $109 |
| Chico | $110 |
| Santa Cruz | $112 |
| Redding | $113 |
| Hanford | $114 |
| Santa Maria | $115 |
| Woodland | $115 |
| Tulare | $118 |
| Visalia | $118 |
| Palm Desert | $119 |
| Campbell | $121 |
| Poway | $121 |
| Santee | $121 |
| Santa Barbara | $123 |
| Hollister | $125 |
| La Quinta | $125 |
| La Mesa | $127 |
| Napa | $127 |
| Petaluma | $129 |
| Dublin | $130 |
| Santa Rosa | $130 |
| Cathedral City | $131 |
| Chula Vista | $131 |
| Vista | $131 |
| Novato | $132 |
| Pacifica | $132 |
| San Marcos | $132 |
| Bakersfield | $133 |
| Brentwood | $133 |
| Yuba City | $133 |
| Folsom | $134 |
| Fresno | $134 |
| Milpitas | $134 |
| Palm Springs | $134 |
| Beaumont | $135 |
| Oceanside | $135 |
| San Clemente | $135 |
| San Diego | $135 |
| Hemet | $137 |
| Lake Forest | $137 |
| Temecula | $137 |
| Fremont | $138 |
| Lodi | $138 |
| San Ramon | $138 |
| Concord | $139 |
| Oxnard | $139 |
| Camarillo | $140 |
| Cupertino | $140 |
| Escondido | $140 |
| San Jose | $140 |
| Saratoga | $140 |
| West Sacramento | $140 |
| Aliso Viejo | $141 |
| Palo Alto | $141 |
| Redlands | $141 |
| Ceres | $142 |
| Fairfield | $142 |
| San Mateo | $143 |
| El Cerrito | $144 |
| Menifee | $144 |
| Modesto | $144 |
| Roseville | $144 |
| Laguna Niguel | $145 |
| National City | $145 |
| Watsonville | $145 |
| Citrus Heights | $146 |
| Elk Grove | $146 |
| Santa Clara | $146 |
| El Cajon | $147 |
| Norco | $147 |
| Tracy | $147 |
| Colton | $148 |
| Wildomar | $148 |
| Murrieta | $149 |
| South San Francisco | $149 |
| Placentia | $150 |
| Stockton | $150 |
| Thousand Oaks | $151 |
| Antioch | $153 |
| Huntington Beach | $153 |
| Pittsburg | $153 |
| Vallejo | $153 |
| Corona | $154 |
| Lathrop | $154 |
| Orange | $154 |
| Riverside | $154 |
| Hayward | $155 |
| Moreno Valley | $155 |
| Berkeley | $156 |
| Chino | $156 |
| Perris | $156 |
| Brea | $157 |
| Cypress | $157 |
| San Leandro | $157 |
| Chino Hills | $158 |
| Newport Beach | $158 |
| La Mirada | $159 |
| Ontario | $159 |
| Santa Ana | $159 |
| Irvine | $161 |
| Rialto | $161 |
| Sacramento | $161 |
| San Bernardino | $161 |
| Fontana | $162 |
| Garden Grove | $162 |
| Fountain Valley | $164 |
| Hesperia | $164 |
| Azusa | $165 |
| Rancho Cucamonga | $165 |
| Victorville | $165 |
| Anaheim | $167 |
| Buena Park | $167 |
| Adelanto | $169 |
| San Pedro | $169 |
| La Puente | $170 |
| Simi Valley | $170 |
| Whittier | $170 |
| Norwalk | $171 |
| Pomona | $172 |
| San Francisco | $172 |
| Covina | $173 |
| Diamond Bar | $173 |
| Torrance | $174 |
| Long Beach | $175 |
| Oakland | $175 |
| Paramount | $175 |
| Carson | $178 |
| Richmond | $178 |
| Cerritos | $179 |
| Temple City | $179 |
| Walnut | $179 |
| Lancaster | $182 |
| Santa Clarita | $186 |
| Culver City | $187 |
| Pasadena | $188 |
| El Monte | $189 |
| Palmdale | $189 |
| Bell Gardens | $191 |
| San Gabriel | $195 |
| Lynwood | $204 |
| Compton | $206 |
| Santa Monica | $207 |
| Inglewood | $210 |
| Burbank | $221 |
| Studio City | $224 |
| Los Angeles | $230 |
| Winnetka | $242 |
| Reseda | $247 |
| Northridge | $250 |
| West Hollywood | $256 |
| Glendale | $276 |
| Beverly Hills | $279 |
Lancaster is in northern Los Angeles County, the county with the highest car theft volume in the country. The High Desert city has a major wildfire risk, with 43% of properties at risk of wildfire within the next 30 years, according to First Street.
Certain nearby areas, like Quartz Hill and Palmdale, have a higher risk than others. Full-coverage car insurance can cover wildfire damage.
These factors can contribute to why car insurance is expensive in Lancaster.
*Quotes generated for Insurify users in and around Lancaster, California within the last 10 days. Last updated on October 4, 2026. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer’s unique driver profile.
*Quotes generated for Insurify users in and around Lancaster, California within the last 10 days. Last updated on October 4, 2026. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer’s unique driver profile.
In California, driving infractions can add points to your record, increase your car insurance rates for many years, and classify you as a high-risk driver.[3] Here are some of the cheapest car insurance companies for Lancaster drivers based on driving history:
Cheapest car insurance for Lancaster drivers with a clean driving record: USAA
Cheapest car insurance for drivers with a speeding ticket in Lancaster: USAA
Cheapest car insurance for Lancaster drivers with an at-fault accident: USAA
Cheapest car insurance for drivers with a DUI in Lancaster: USAA
Just above 3% of drivers in Lancaster have a speeding ticket, according to Insurify data. The same data shows that around 4% have an at-fault accident and 0.73% have a DUI. Having one of these incidents on your record can increase your car insurance rates.
The City of Lancaster increased traffic enforcement in the first quarter of 2026 and saw a 22% decrease in collisions compared to the same period in 2025.[4] Higher enforcement of DUI, speeding, and distracted driving, combined with a lower collision rate, suggests Lancaster drivers are changing their behavior. If this trend continues, it could help lower rates for all drivers.
The following table shows the average monthly quotes in Lancaster for drivers with different types of records.
Driving Record | Average Monthly Quote |
|---|---|
| Clean driving record | $182 |
| Speeding ticket | $232 |
| At-fault accident | $234 |
| DUI | $249 |
Lancaster is a popular destination for Southern Californians who want to escape the bustle of nearby Los Angeles. April can be a busy traffic month in Lancaster, with visitors flocking to Lancaster for the annual California Poppy Festival at the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve.
Lancaster is also home to two state parks — Saddleback Butte and Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland — that are popular with hikers and visitors wanting to see the native Joshua trees. Visitors can generate additional traffic in spring and fall, when desert temperatures are more tolerable.
California has the eighth-highest rate of uninsured drivers, with approximately 20% of motorists driving without insurance.[5] Driving carefully can help you avoid colliding with an uninsured driver, though it’s wise to carry uninsured motorist coverage just in case.
Lancaster is considered the gateway to California’s Central Valley region, which means roads can become congested. Certain highways, like Route 138 and Route 14, are prone to congestion as residents commute to work and school.
The average commute time in Lancaster is 31 minutes, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. That’s higher than the U.S. average of 27 minutes. More time on the road increases your risk of an accident, which can increase insurance rates.
In California, teens must be at least 15 and a half to apply for a learner’s permit. Once they get a license, they can’t drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. for the first 12 months or have passengers younger than 20 in their cars.[6]
Teen drivers in Lancaster pay monthly averages of $220 for liability coverage and $426 for full coverage.
The following data shows the cheapest rates for teenage drivers in Lancaster.
Insurance Company | Average Monthly Quote: Liability Only |
|---|---|
| USAA | $143 |
| GEICO | $144 |
| Aspire General | $147 |
| Sun Coast | $151 |
| Root | $154 |
| Mercury | $155 |
| Progressive | $160 |
| Dairyland | $166 |
| National General | $169 |
| Direct Auto | $195 |
| Anchor | $213 |
| Bristol West | $213 |
| Kemper Special | $220 |
| Farmers | $221 |
| State Farm | $233 |
| Kemper Rsvp | $243 |
| 21st Century | $244 |
| Travelers | $258 |
| Hugo | $316 |
| First Acceptance | $330 |
| Chubb | $436 |
Monthly rates start at $143 for Lancaster teens
USAA has the cheapest car insurance for senior drivers in Lancaster, with an average monthly quote of $67. Around 17% of Lancaster residents are aged 60 or older, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
The table below shows the lowest rates for senior drivers in Lancaster.
Insurance Company | Average Monthly Quote: Liability Only |
|---|---|
| GEICO | $66 |
| USAA | $67 |
| National General | $70 |
| Mercury | $70 |
| Aspire General | $75 |
| Sun Coast | $77 |
| Progressive | $82 |
| Dairyland | $85 |
| Direct Auto | $86 |
| Farmers | $92 |
| Anchor | $92 |
| Root | $98 |
| State Farm | $99 |
| Travelers | $104 |
| Bristol West | $105 |
| Kemper Special | $112 |
| 21st Century | $114 |
| Kemper Rsvp | $124 |
| Hugo | $161 |
| First Acceptance | $169 |
| Chubb | $169 |
Understanding the answers to some of the most common questions can help you find the best auto insurance quote for you in Lancaster, California.
The overall average cost of car insurance in Lancaster, CA, is $182 per month. The monthly average for liability insurance is $124, and the monthly average for full coverage is $240.
Aspire General has the cheapest full-coverage car insurance in Lancaster, with an average monthly rate of $149. USAA is the cheapest for liability-only coverage, at $80 per month.
The main factors that affect car insurance costs in Lancaster, CA, include your driving history, your age, your vehicle, your ZIP code, and the type and amount of auto coverage you choose. Local factors like traffic and wildfire risk also affect car insurance rates.
You can find the best car insurance in Lancaster by comparing quotes from multiple insurers. You can either use a quote-comparison tool, go through insurer websites, or speak with an agent. The California Automobile Insurance Comparison Tool can also act as a guide to finding the best coverage.
Insurify data scientists analyzed more than 250 million quotes served to car insurance applicants in Insurify’s proprietary database to calculate the premium averages displayed on this page. These premiums are real quotes that come directly from Insurify’s 500+ partner insurance companies in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Quote averages represent the median price for a quote across the given coverage level, driver subset, and geographic area.
Unless otherwise specified, quoted rates reflect the average cost for drivers between 20 and 70 years old with a clean driving record and average or better credit (a credit score of 600 or higher).
Liability-only premium averages correspond to policies with the following coverage limits:
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16+ years in personal finance and insurance writing
Certified Financial Education Instructor
Catherine Hiles is a freelance writer covering insurance, personal finance, and home improvement. A Certified Financial Education Instructor, Catherine is committed to providing readers with empowerment and insight when facing insurance decisions.
Her work has been published in TIME, The Penny Hoarder, BobVila.com, Tom's Guide, and Angi. She has a bachelor's degree in communication studies from the University of Chester in the United Kingdom. Catherine lives in Ohio with her husband, two children, and two energetic dogs.
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John is Insurify’s Chief Copy Editor, helping ensure the accuracy and readability of Insurify’s content. He’s a licensed agent specializing in home and car insurance topics.
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20+ years in insurance and communications
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As Senior Director, Media Relations, for Insurance Information Institute, Mark serves as the non-profit’s national spokesperson, sharing information and education on a wide array of insurance issues.
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