City
Redwood City
California · San Mateo County County
Explore wildfire readiness across Redwood City, CA. Based on 20,019 home scores, the city averages a Cindera Score of 589 (ranging from 473 to 622). Compare neighborhoods below, then open a neighborhood page for block-level detail.
Browse all citiesNeighborhoods in Redwood City, 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 Redwood City. Click a shape for the neighborhood name.
City scores
The Redwood City average is based on homes we have already scored in this city (20,019 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
589
Needs Attention
Lowest score
473
Highest score
622
Homes scored
20,019
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
1,3697%
Needs Attention580–669
18,65093%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
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View cityFrequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Redwood City — based on Cindera data for this city.
How does Cindera calculate wildfire readiness for Redwood City?
The Redwood City 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 Redwood City?
Scored homes in Redwood City, CA average 589 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). That average is based on 20,019 home scores across 50 scored neighborhoods.
Which Redwood City neighborhoods have the highest and lowest average scores?
Farm Hills Estates leads Redwood City with an average of 603, while The Enclave averages 597. That spread shows readiness can differ sharply between neighborhoods in the same city.
How much do home scores vary across Redwood City?
Scored homes in Redwood City range from 473 to 622 — a 149-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 Redwood City?
18,650 scored homes (93%) in Redwood City 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 Redwood City include San Carlos (2.0 mi), Emerald Lake Hills (2.2 mi), North Fair Oaks (2.3 mi). Compare city hubs, then open neighborhood pages for block-level readiness detail.
What does a Needs Attention city average mean for Redwood City?
A city average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Redwood City is making progress but has not yet reached Good Foundation overall. Individual neighborhoods can already sit higher or lower than the city average.
How can homeowners in Redwood City 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 Redwood City to understand local score context — especially valuable where many homes sit in the Needs Attention tier.
What is the full score breakdown for Redwood City?
Among 20,019 scored homes in Redwood City, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 18,650 homes (93%); High Priority: 1,369 homes (7%). Individual addresses and neighborhoods can score higher or lower than the 589 city average.