City
Lafayette
California · Contra Costa County County
Explore wildfire readiness across Lafayette, CA. Based on 146 home scores, the city averages a Cindera Score of 556 (ranging from 484 to 626). Compare neighborhoods below, then open a neighborhood page for block-level detail.
Browse all citiesNeighborhoods in Lafayette, ranked by readiness
Scored neighborhoods ordered by average Cindera Score (highest first). Open a row for block-level maps, fire stations, and property links.
- 1611Stanley Area
1 home · Needs Attention
- 2593Trails
14 homes · Needs Attention
- 3583Lafayette Meadow
1 home · Needs Attention
- 4551Downtown Lafayette
128 homes · High Priority
- 5546Burton Valley
1 home · High Priority
- 6494St. Mary's Estates
1 home · High Priority
Scored neighborhood boundaries in Lafayette. Click a shape for the neighborhood name.
City scores
The Lafayette average is based on homes we have already scored in this city (146 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
556
High Priority
Lowest score
484
Highest score
626
Homes scored
146
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
8659%
Needs Attention580–669
6041%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Nearby cities with scores
Other cities with Cindera Score data near Lafayette.
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View cityFrequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Lafayette — based on Cindera data for this city.
How does Cindera calculate wildfire readiness for Lafayette?
The Lafayette city average is based on homes we have already scored in neighborhoods with Cindera Score data in Contra Costa County County. Neighborhood pages show local averages and boundaries; parcel pages show scores for individual addresses.
What is the average Cindera Score in Lafayette?
Scored homes in Lafayette, CA average 556 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). That average is based on 146 home scores across 6 scored neighborhoods.
Which Lafayette neighborhoods have the highest and lowest average scores?
Stanley Area leads Lafayette with an average of 611, while St. Mary's Estates averages 494. That spread shows readiness can differ sharply between neighborhoods in the same city.
How much do home scores vary across Lafayette?
Scored homes in Lafayette range from 484 to 626 — a 142-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 Lafayette?
86 scored homes (59%) in Lafayette 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 Lafayette include Saranap (2.3 mi), Acalanes Ridge (2.5 mi), Walnut Creek (3.2 mi). Compare city hubs, then open neighborhood pages for block-level readiness detail.
What does a High Priority city average mean for Lafayette?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes across Lafayette'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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette to understand local score context — especially valuable where many homes sit in the High Priority tier.
What is the full score breakdown for Lafayette?
Among 146 scored homes in Lafayette, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 60 homes (41%); High Priority: 86 homes (59%). Individual addresses and neighborhoods can score higher or lower than the 556 city average.