City
Hillsborough
California · San Mateo County County
Explore wildfire readiness across Hillsborough, CA. Based on 4,336 home scores, the city averages a Cindera Score of 560 (ranging from 473 to 612). Compare neighborhoods below, then open a neighborhood page for block-level detail.
Browse all citiesNeighborhoods in Hillsborough, ranked by readiness
Scored neighborhoods ordered by average Cindera Score (highest first). Open a row for block-level maps, fire stations, and property links.
Scored neighborhood boundaries in Hillsborough. Click a shape for the neighborhood name.
City scores
The Hillsborough average is based on homes we have already scored in this city (4,336 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 Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
560
High Priority
Lowest score
473
Highest score
612
Homes scored
4,336
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
1,73040%
Needs Attention580–669
2,60660%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Nearby cities with scores
Other cities with Cindera Score data near Hillsborough.
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View cityFrequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Hillsborough — based on Cindera data for this city.
How does Cindera calculate wildfire readiness for Hillsborough?
The Hillsborough city average is based on homes we have already scored in neighborhoods with Cindera Score data in San Mateo County County. Neighborhood pages show local averages and boundaries; parcel pages show scores for individual addresses.
What is the average Cindera Score in Hillsborough?
Scored homes in Hillsborough, CA average 560 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). That average is based on 4,336 home scores across 50 scored neighborhoods.
Which Hillsborough neighborhoods have the highest and lowest average scores?
New Place Hill leads Hillsborough with an average of 611, while Brown Terrace averages 485. That spread shows readiness can differ sharply between neighborhoods in the same city.
How much do home scores vary across Hillsborough?
Scored homes in Hillsborough range from 473 to 612 — a 139-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 Hillsborough?
2,606 scored homes (60%) in Hillsborough fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers appear too — readiness is not uniform across the city.
Which nearby cities also have Cindera Score data?
Other scored cities near Hillsborough include Burlingame (1.0 mi), Millbrae (1.7 mi), San Mateo (3.0 mi). Compare city hubs, then open neighborhood pages for block-level readiness detail.
What does a High Priority city average mean for Hillsborough?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes across Hillsborough'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 Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough to understand local score context — especially valuable where many homes sit in the Needs Attention tier.
What is the full score breakdown for Hillsborough?
Among 4,336 scored homes in Hillsborough, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 2,606 homes (60%); High Priority: 1,730 homes (40%). Individual addresses and neighborhoods can score higher or lower than the 560 city average.