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Car Insurance Quotes in Kearny, NJ

Full coverage / year
$1,915
State minimum / year
$821
Typical quote range
$1,359 – $2,642

The estimated cost of full coverage car insurance in Kearny is $1,915 a year, against $821 for a state-minimum policy. Premiums here land roughly 6% under the New Jersey 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 — Kearny, NJ

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

Your estimated premium
$160/ month
$1,915 per year · carriers in Kearny, NJ typically quote $1,359 – $2,642
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Cheapest car insurance companies in Kearny, NJ

InsurerEst. annualEst. monthlyvs. averageNotes
USAA$1,455$121-24%Military members and families only
Geico$1,570$131-18%Usually cheapest for clean records
State Farm$1,685$140-12%Strong for young and student drivers
Progressive$1,819$152-5%Competitive after a ticket or accident
Travelers$1,858$155-3%Good multi-policy discounts
Nationwide$1,915$1600%Mid-market, wide availability
Allstate$2,183$182+14%Higher base rate, heavy discount stacking
Farmers$2,317$193+21%Agent-led, priced above market

Modelled estimates for a 35-year-old with a clean record and full coverage in Kearny, NJ. 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 Kearny

Driver ageFull coverage / yrMinimum / yrFull coverage / mo
16 years old$5,172$2,217$431
18 years old$4,363$1,870$364
20 years old$3,612$1,548$301
22 years old$3,000$1,286$250
25 years old$2,290$981$191
30 years old$1,974$846$165
40 years old$1,856$795$155
50 years old$1,777$761$148
60 years old$1,757$753$146
65 years old$1,836$787$153
70 years old$2,013$863$168
75 years old$2,349$1,007$196

Estimated premiums by age in Kearny, NJ, clean record, sedan.

What a ticket, accident or DUI costs in Kearny

Driving recordEst. annualIncrease
Clean record$1,915—
1 speeding ticket$2,355+23%
1 at-fault accident$2,815+47%
DUI / DWI$3,619+89%

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

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Minimum car insurance requirements in New Jersey

Every driver registering a vehicle in New Jersey 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 New Jersey Department of Insurance.

Required coverage in New JerseyMinimum limit
Bodily injury liability, per person$25,000
Bodily injury liability, per accident$50,000
Property damage liability$25,000
PIP $15,000Required
Basic policy option available at lower limitsRequired
Insurance systemNo-fault

Coverage levels compared in Kearny

Coverage levelEst. annualEst. monthly
State minimum liability$821$68
Full coverage (100/300/100 + comp & collision)$1,915$160
Full coverage, high limits + low deductible$2,279$190

Coverage level comparison for Kearny, NJ.

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 Kearny

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. Kearny covers 07032, 07099 among others. Enter yours in the calculator above.

Frequently asked questions

▸How much is car insurance in Kearny, NJ?
Full coverage in Kearny is estimated at $1,915 a year ($160 a month) for a 35-year-old with a clean record. A state-minimum liability policy is estimated at $821 a year. Actual quotes vary with your ZIP, vehicle, credit tier where permitted, and claims history.
▸What is the minimum car insurance required in New Jersey?
New Jersey requires at least $25,000 bodily injury per person, $50,000 per accident and $25,000 property damage, plus pip $15,000, basic policy option available at lower limits. New Jersey is a no-fault state, so your own policy pays your initial medical costs regardless of who caused the crash.
▸Who has the cheapest car insurance in Kearny?
On our modelled comparison, Geico, State Farm and Progressive tend to price lowest in Kearny 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 Kearny?
An 18-year-old in Kearny is estimated at $4,363 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 Kearny?
A DUI takes the estimate from $1,915 to about $3,619 a year in Kearny, an increase of roughly 89%. New Jersey drivers with a DUI usually also need an SR-22 certificate filed by the insurer.
▸Can I lower my car insurance bill in Kearny?
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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