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As of November 2014 (the last time Experian annually updated its Experianâs âState of Creditâ data), the national average VantageScore was 666. Remember, Vantage scores run from 300 (worst) to 850 (best). Hereâs a list of the metro areas with the best scores, and those with the worst (as of November 2014).
Most FICO scores range from 300 to 850, and the higher the score, the better. Each lender sets its own standards for what constitutes a âgoodâ FICO score. The average FICO score was 695, according to the latest data, from April 2015. About 22% of scores fall below 600; 23.3% from 600 to 699; and 54.7% are 700 or above. Hereâs how those scores break down within each range, by percentage of scores: But there are several commonly used credit scores, not just FICO.