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New York State Auto Insurance Rates Decline 20.3 Percent in 2009

The median six-month auto insurance rate in the state of New York has decreased more than 20 percent since the beginning of 2009 to reach $970.25, according to InsuranceRates.com(TM).

Other New York median rates by demographic group include:

Demographic Group Median Six-Month Rate Men Only $1018.25 Women Only $ 912.00 Age Group: Less than or equal to 19 $1484.13 Age Group: 20 to 24 $1336.00 Age Group: 25 to 29 $1129.75 Age Group: 30 to 39 $1078.88 Age Group: 40 to 49 $1002.88 Age Group: 50 to 59 $ 844.50 Age Group: 60 to 74 $ 738.38 Age Group: Greater than or equal to 75 $ 771.50

New York rate statistics:

-- Men in New York pay a median auto insurance rate almost 12 percent higher than women. -- Drivers in New York 19 years of age or younger pay a median auto insurance rate that is over 100 percent higher than drivers age 60 to 74. -- New York auto insurance rates declined just over two percentage points more than the national median, which declined 18.1 percent over the same period. -- A New York driver who pays the six-month median rate of $970.25 and earns the New York median annual income of $42,414 pays approximately 4.58 percent of his or her gross income for auto insurance. By this "affordability factor," New York is the 5th most expensive state to insure a vehicle. Currently, Massachusetts is the most affordable with a factor of 1.96 percent, while Louisiana is the most expensive with a factor of 6.70 percent.

New York drivers who want to learn more about saving on their auto insurance and anonymously compare rate quotes from multiple carriers can visit InsuranceRates.com.

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