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Car Insurance in Every Los Angeles County City and Community
Los Angeles County is in Southern California, with its county seat in Los Angeles. About 9,848,406 people live across its 4,060 square miles. It has 88 incorporated cities and towns and 54 unincorporated communities recognized by the Census Bureau, the largest being Los Angeles, Long Beach and Santa Clarita.
Cities and towns
- Los Angeles3,857,897
- Long Beach458,491
- Santa Clarita229,021
- Glendale192,270
- Lancaster170,013
- Palmdale165,487
- Pomona148,391
- Torrance143,499
- Pasadena136,462
- Downey111,793
- West Covina107,436
- El Monte107,066
- Inglewood105,575
- Burbank105,165
- Norwalk100,713
- Compton93,525
- Carson93,523
- South Gate91,836
- Santa Monica91,535
- Hawthorne85,933
- Whittier85,925
- Alhambra81,483
- Lakewood80,510
- Bellflower77,396
- Baldwin Park70,720
- Redondo Beach69,814
- Lynwood65,291
- Montebello61,376
- Pico Rivera60,821
- Gardena59,765
- Monterey Park59,639
- Arcadia55,550
- Diamond Bar53,750
- Huntington Park53,658
- Paramount52,546
- Glendora51,350
- Rosemead50,340
- Covina50,143
- Azusa49,318
- Cerritos48,340
- La Mirada46,945
- Rancho Palos Verdes41,259
- Culver City39,993
- San Gabriel38,764
- Bell Gardens38,661
- Monrovia37,553
- La Puente37,404
- Claremont36,553
- Temple City35,749
- West Hollywood35,090
- Manhattan Beach34,584
- San Dimas34,099
- Bell32,830
- Beverly Hills31,955
- Lawndale31,113
- La Verne30,804
- Walnut27,857
- South Pasadena26,297
- Maywood24,593
- San Fernando23,716
- Calabasas22,869
- Cudahy22,325
- Duarte21,921
- Lomita20,409
- La Cañada Flintridge20,094
- Agoura Hills19,881
- South El Monte19,413
- Santa Fe Springs19,310
- Hermosa Beach19,248
- El Segundo16,863
- Artesia16,044
- Hawaiian Gardens13,816
- Palos Verdes Estates13,047
- San Marino12,279
- Commerce12,072
- Signal Hill11,563
- Sierra Madre11,020
- Malibu10,516
- Rolling Hills Estates8,158
- Westlake Village7,829
- La Habra Heights5,546
- Avalon3,373
- Hidden Hills2,079
- Rolling Hills1,511
- Irwindale1,352
- Bradbury788
- Vernon371
- Industry181
Unincorporated communities
- East Los Angeles114,617
- Florence-Graham61,723
- South Whittier55,201
- Hacienda Heights54,956
- Rowland Heights46,787
- Altadena41,921
- Westmont34,291
- West Whittier-Los Nietos25,459
- East San Gabriel23,521
- West Rancho Dominguez22,560
- West Puente Valley22,198
- West Carson21,909
- Willowbrook21,642
- Valinda21,626
- Stevenson Ranch21,317
- Lennox20,289
- La Crescenta-Montrose19,940
- Castaic18,479
- South San Jose Hills17,451
- Walnut Park15,446
- Vincent15,151
- East Rancho Dominguez14,219
- Lake Los Angeles13,479
- Avocado Heights12,934
- View Park-Windsor Hills11,744
- Del Aire11,115
- Sun Village11,009
- Quartz Hill10,968
- Citrus10,813
- East Whittier10,061
- Charter Oak9,414
- West Athens9,064
- Marina del Rey8,844
- Topanga8,781
- Alondra Park8,262
- South San Gabriel8,084
- Acton7,721
- Ladera Heights7,249
- South Monrovia Island7,072
- East Pasadena5,592
- Mayflower Village5,303
- North El Monte4,115
- Desert View Highlands3,389
- Val Verde3,074
- Pepperdine University2,772
- Agua Dulce2,768
- Rose Hills2,485
- San Pasqual2,014
- Elizabeth Lake1,677
- Leona Valley1,559
- Littlerock1,277
- Hasley Canyon1,254
- Lake Hughes875
- Green Valley808
How Much Does Car Insurance Cost in Los Angeles County?
Los Angeles County drivers average a 31-minute commute, and rates can differ a lot from one ZIP code to the next inside the county. Your driving record matters most, and every carrier weighs local factors differently, so comparing quotes pays off.
Why Los Angeles County Drivers Compare Quotes With A1
A1 California Auto Insurance Quotes is an independent insurance broker. That means we don’t work for one insurance company. We work for you. When you ask for a quote, a licensed agent takes your driver and vehicle details once, runs them through several California carriers, and lays out the prices side by side so you can see exactly where the savings are for Los Angeles County drivers.
Driving in Los Angeles County: What to Know
Los Angeles County commuters average 31 minutes each way, compared with 29 minutes statewide, and 66.4% drive to work alone. 57.3% of households keep two or more vehicles (state: 62.6%). Law enforcement across the county recorded 46,093 vehicle thefts in 2025, about 4.7 per 1,000 residents, above the statewide rate of 3.2. Rates can differ a lot from one ZIP code to the next inside the same county, which is why we quote your exact address rather than a county average.
Busiest state highway corridors in Los Angeles County:
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023; California DOJ OpenJustice (2025); Caltrans State Highway Network.
DMV Offices and Traffic Court in Los Angeles County
DMV field offices in Los Angeles County:
- Arleta
14400 Van Nuys Blvd., Arleta, CA 91331 - Bell Gardens
6801 South Garfield Ave., Bell Gardens, CA 90201 - Bellflower
9520 East Artesia Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706 - Compton
2111 South Santa Fe Ave., Compton, CA 90221 - Culver City
11400 West Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066 - El Monte
4000 Arden Drive, El Monte, CA 91731 - Gardena CDTC
14825 S. Avalon Blvd., Gardena, CA 90248 - Glendale
1335 West Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale, CA 91201 - Hawthorne
3700 W. El Segundo Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250 - Hollywood & Cole (DL)
803 Cole Ave., Hollywood, CA 90038 - Inglewood
621 North La Brea Ave., Inglewood, CA 90302 - Lancaster
721 West Avenue L6, Lancaster, CA 93534 - Lincoln Park
3529 North Mission Road, Los Angeles, CA 90031 - Long Beach
3700 East Willow Street, Long Beach, CA 90815 - Los Angeles
3615 South Hope St., Los Angeles, CA 90007 - Montebello
424 North Wilcox Ave., Montebello, CA 90640 - Newhall
24427 Newhall Ave, Newhall, CA 91321 - Pasadena
49 South Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107 - Pomona
1600 South Garey Ave., Pomona, CA 91766 - San Pedro
1511 North Gaffey St., San Pedro, CA 90731 - Santa Monica
2235 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90404 - Torrance
1785 West 220th St., Torrance, CA 90501 - Van Nuys
14920 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA 91405 - West Covina
800 South Glendora Ave., West Covina, CA 91790 - West Hollywood (VR)
936 North Formosa, West Hollywood, CA 90046 - Whittier
9338 South Painter Ave., Whittier, CA 90605 - Winnetka
20725 Sherman Way, Winnetka, CA 91306
Traffic court: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles (court website). Your ticket’s courtesy notice lists the exact courthouse and due date.
California Car Insurance Rules for Los Angeles County Drivers
Minimum coverage: 30/60/15
$30,000 per person and $60,000 per accident for injuries, $15,000 for property damage. Most drivers carry more.
Read the guide →Discounts you can ask for
The Good Driver Discount is at least 20% by law, plus multi-car, bundling, low-mileage and more.
See every discount →SR-22, DUI or a lapse?
Some carriers specialize in drivers others turn away. We shop the ones that fit your record.
High-risk insurance guide →Driving uninsured
The Los Angeles County Sheriff, local police and the CHP can ask for proof at any stop. Fines, impound and a license suspension can follow.
Penalties explained →Los Angeles County Car Insurance FAQ
Who has the cheapest car insurance in Los Angeles County?
No single company is cheapest for everyone in Los Angeles County. Each carrier weighs your driving record, mileage, experience, ZIP code and vehicle differently, so the cheapest option for your neighbor may not be the cheapest for you. As an independent broker, we compare multiple carriers at once to find the lowest price for your situation.
Where are traffic tickets in Los Angeles County handled?
Traffic tickets in Los Angeles County go to the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. Points on your driving record raise insurance rates for years, so ask the court whether traffic school is an option.
Is car theft common in Los Angeles County?
Law enforcement in Los Angeles County recorded 46,093 vehicle thefts in 2025, about 4.7 per 1,000 residents, above the California rate of 3.2. Comprehensive coverage is what pays if your car is stolen.