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Westfield Residents Have Best Credit Score in N.J.

Westfield residents have an average credit score of 742, which is the 17th highest average in the U.S. and the highest in New Jersey.

Westfield, NJ -- If you want to find fiscally responsible people, look no further than Westfield, NJ.

According to WalletHub, Westfield residents have an average credit score of 742.41, which is the 17th highest average in the U.S. Westfield also has the highest average credit score in the New Jersey.

WalletHub surveyed the average credit scores of 2,570 and found that The Villages, FL had the highest average credit score in the U.S.(779.51).

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