City
Burien
Washington · King County County
Explore wildfire readiness across Burien, WA. Based on 14,833 home scores, the city averages a Cindera Score of 519 (ranging from 515 to 621). Compare neighborhoods below, then open a neighborhood page for block-level detail.
Browse all citiesNeighborhoods in Burien, 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 Burien. Click a shape for the neighborhood name.
City scores
The Burien average is based on homes we have already scored in this city (14,833 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
519
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
621
Homes scored
14,833
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
14,26696%
Needs Attention580–669
5674%
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 Burien — based on Cindera data for this city.
How does Cindera calculate wildfire readiness for Burien?
The Burien city average is based on homes we have already scored in neighborhoods with Cindera Score data in King County County. Neighborhood pages show local averages and boundaries; parcel pages show scores for individual addresses.
What is the average Cindera Score in Burien?
Scored homes in Burien, WA average 519 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). That average is based on 14,833 home scores across 50 scored neighborhoods.
Which Burien neighborhoods have the highest and lowest average scores?
Wasaga Park leads Burien with an average of 580, while Colbys Hazel Valley averages 515. That spread shows readiness can differ sharply between neighborhoods in the same city.
How much do home scores vary across Burien?
Scored homes in Burien range from 515 to 621 — a 106-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 Burien?
14,266 scored homes (96%) in Burien 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 Burien include Tukwila (4.0 mi), Des Moines (4.9 mi), Bryn Mawr-Skyway (5.1 mi). Compare city hubs, then open neighborhood pages for block-level readiness detail.
What does a High Priority city average mean for Burien?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes across Burien'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 Burien improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in WA 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 Burien to understand local score context — especially valuable where many homes sit in the High Priority tier.
What is the full score breakdown for Burien?
Among 14,833 scored homes in Burien, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 567 homes (4%); High Priority: 14,266 homes (96%). Individual addresses and neighborhoods can score higher or lower than the 519 city average.