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Any score between 580 and 669 is considered fair, according to the FICO® credit scoring model.
A fair credit score commonly refers to any FICO® score between 580 and 669. Most FICO scores fall into one of the following five categories on a scale from 300 to 850:
| FICO® score categories | Credit score ranges |
|---|---|
| Poor | 300 to 579 |
| Fair | 580 to 669 |
| Good | 670 to 739 |
| Very good | 740 to 799 |
| Excellent | 800 to 850 |
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