City risk detail
Debt and credit pressure in Clifton, NJ
Debt and credit pressure tracks how leveraged households are and how often credit stress shows up. Higher subprime share, delinquency, and revolving utilization indicate tighter credit access and greater reliance on borrowing.
Risk score
44
/ 100
Risk metrics
- Subprime share (score < 620)11.6%
- 90+ day delinquency rate14.9%
- Revolving utilization (75%+)23.6%
- Total debt per borrower$89,531
Data status: Available
Scope: Metro baseline | Source: CCE 2025 Q1 | 2025
Why it matters
In Clifton, High credit pressure often aligns with more late payments, higher borrowing costs, and limited access to affordable credit.
What we measure
- Subprime share
- 90+ day delinquency rate
- Revolving utilization
- Total debt per borrower
Key sources
- Philadelphia Fed Consumer Credit Explorer (Equifax CCP)
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