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Merrick Residents Have 82nd Best Credit Score in U.S.

WalletHub surveyed the average credit scores of 2,570 places across the country.

If you want to find fiscally responsible people, look no further than Merrick.

According to WalletHub, Merrick residents have an average credit score of 730.40, which is the 82nd highest average in the U.S.

Source: Wallethub

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

Here are the 10 Long Island towns with the highest average credit scores and their respective national rankings:

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34. Plainview- 737.69

38. Garden City- 737

59. Syosset- 733.84

62. New Hyde Park- 733.34

82. Merrick- 730.40

97. East Northport- 728.79

104. Melville- 727.78

106. Massapequa Park- 727.74

111. Great Neck- 727.32

124. Floral Park- 726.12

Check out the full WalletHub report here.

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