City
San Carlos
California · San Mateo County County
Explore wildfire readiness across San Carlos, CA. Based on 11,243 home scores, the city averages a Cindera Score of 565 (ranging from 466 to 611). Compare neighborhoods below, then open a neighborhood page for block-level detail.
Browse all citiesNeighborhoods in San Carlos, 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 San Carlos. Click a shape for the neighborhood name.
City scores
The San Carlos average is based on homes we have already scored in this city (11,243 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
565
High Priority
Lowest score
466
Highest score
611
Homes scored
11,243
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
3,05627%
Needs Attention580–669
8,18773%
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 San Carlos — based on Cindera data for this city.
How does Cindera calculate wildfire readiness for San Carlos?
The San Carlos 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 San Carlos?
Scored homes in San Carlos, CA average 565 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). That average is based on 11,243 home scores across 49 scored neighborhoods.
Which San Carlos neighborhoods have the highest and lowest average scores?
Coronado Heights leads San Carlos with an average of 600, while Lewis Ranch averages 473. That spread shows readiness can differ sharply between neighborhoods in the same city.
How much do home scores vary across San Carlos?
Scored homes in San Carlos range from 466 to 611 — a 145-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 San Carlos?
8,187 scored homes (73%) in San Carlos 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 San Carlos include Belmont (1.2 mi), Redwood City (2.0 mi), Emerald Lake Hills (3.0 mi). Compare city hubs, then open neighborhood pages for block-level readiness detail.
What does a High Priority city average mean for San Carlos?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes across San Carlos'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 San Carlos 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 San Carlos to understand local score context — especially valuable where many homes sit in the Needs Attention tier.
What is the full score breakdown for San Carlos?
Among 11,243 scored homes in San Carlos, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 8,187 homes (73%); High Priority: 3,056 homes (27%). Individual addresses and neighborhoods can score higher or lower than the 565 city average.