City
El Cerrito
California · Riverside County County
Explore wildfire readiness across El Cerrito, CA. Based on 986 home scores, the city averages a Cindera Score of 550 (ranging from 465 to 612). Compare neighborhoods below, then open a neighborhood page for block-level detail.
Browse all citiesNeighborhoods in El Cerrito, ranked by readiness
Scored neighborhoods ordered by average Cindera Score (highest first). Open a row for block-level maps, fire stations, and property links.
- 1602El Cerrito Hills
176 homes · Needs Attention
- 2548Temescal Gardens
164 homes · High Priority
- 3540El Cerrito
591 homes · High Priority
- 4493Blue Diamond
55 homes · High Priority
Scored neighborhood boundaries in El Cerrito. Click a shape for the neighborhood name.
City scores
The El Cerrito average is based on homes we have already scored in this city (986 home scores across scored neighborhoods). Use this page to compare neighborhoods and see citywide tier mix. Individual homes can score well above or below the city average. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
550
High Priority
Lowest score
465
Highest score
612
Homes scored
986
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
51352%
Needs Attention580–669
47348%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Nearby cities with scores
Other cities with Cindera Score data near El Cerrito.
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View cityFrequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for El Cerrito — based on Cindera data for this city.
How does Cindera calculate wildfire readiness for El Cerrito?
The El Cerrito city average is based on homes we have already scored in neighborhoods with Cindera Score data in Riverside County County. Neighborhood pages show local averages and boundaries; parcel pages show scores for individual addresses.
What is the average Cindera Score in El Cerrito?
Scored homes in El Cerrito, CA average 550 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). That average is based on 986 home scores across 4 scored neighborhoods.
Which El Cerrito neighborhoods have the highest and lowest average scores?
El Cerrito Hills leads El Cerrito with an average of 602, while Blue Diamond averages 493. That spread shows readiness can differ sharply between neighborhoods in the same city.
How much do home scores vary across El Cerrito?
Scored homes in El Cerrito range from 465 to 612 — a 147-point spread on the Cindera scale. City averages smooth over that variation; neighborhood and parcel pages show where individual homes sit.
Which score tier has the most homes in El Cerrito?
513 scored homes (52%) in El Cerrito fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers appear too — readiness is not uniform across the city.
Which nearby cities also have Cindera Score data?
Other scored cities near El Cerrito include Home Gardens (2.6 mi), Corona (3.5 mi), El Sobrante (4.1 mi). Compare city hubs, then open neighborhood pages for block-level readiness detail.
What does a High Priority city average mean for El Cerrito?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes across El Cerrito's neighborhoods still have significant wildfire readiness work ahead. Neighborhood and parcel pages show where the largest gaps are block by block.
How can homeowners in El Cerrito improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in CA include clearing combustible material from Zone 0 (within 5 feet of the structure), upgrading to ember-resistant vents, maintaining roof and gutter cleanliness, and documenting verified actions. Start with your address on Cindera, then use neighborhood pages in El Cerrito to understand local score context — especially valuable where many homes sit in the High Priority tier.
What is the full score breakdown for El Cerrito?
Among 986 scored homes in El Cerrito, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 473 homes (48%); High Priority: 513 homes (52%). Individual addresses and neighborhoods can score higher or lower than the 550 city average.