City

Mercer Island

Washington · King County County

Explore wildfire readiness across Mercer Island, WA. Based on 884 home scores, the city averages a Cindera Score of 517 (ranging from 515 to 621). Compare neighborhoods below, then open a neighborhood page for block-level detail.

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Neighborhoods in Mercer Island, 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 Mercer Island. Click a shape for the neighborhood name.

City scores

The Mercer Island average is based on homes we have already scored in this city (884 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

517

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

621

Homes scored

884

Score distribution

Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.

High Priority300–579

86698%

Needs Attention580–669

182%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

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Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Mercer Island — based on Cindera data for this city.

How does Cindera calculate wildfire readiness for Mercer Island?

The Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island?

Scored homes in Mercer Island, WA average 517 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). That average is based on 884 home scores across 4 scored neighborhoods.

Which Mercer Island neighborhoods have the highest and lowest average scores?

Beaumont leads Mercer Island with an average of 518, while McGilvara averages 516. That spread shows readiness can differ sharply between neighborhoods in the same city.

How much do home scores vary across Mercer Island?

Scored homes in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island?

866 scored homes (98%) in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island include Beaux Arts Village (1.5 mi), Bellevue (2.9 mi), Newcastle (3.8 mi). Compare city hubs, then open neighborhood pages for block-level readiness detail.

What does a High Priority city average mean for Mercer Island?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes across Mercer Island'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 Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island to understand local score context — especially valuable where many homes sit in the High Priority tier.

What is the full score breakdown for Mercer Island?

Among 884 scored homes in Mercer Island, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 18 homes (2%); High Priority: 866 homes (98%). Individual addresses and neighborhoods can score higher or lower than the 517 city average.