City
Seattle
Washington · King County County
Explore wildfire readiness across Seattle, WA. Based on 170,523 home scores, the city averages a Cindera Score of 516 (ranging from 515 to 621). Compare neighborhoods below, then open a neighborhood page for block-level detail.
Browse all citiesNeighborhoods in Seattle, 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 Seattle. Click a shape for the neighborhood name.
City scores
The Seattle average is based on homes we have already scored in this city (170,523 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
516
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
621
Homes scored
170,523
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
168,65599%
Needs Attention580–669
1,8681%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Nearby cities with scores
Other cities with Cindera Score data near Seattle.
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111 scored neighborhoods
View cityFrequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Seattle — based on Cindera data for this city.
How does Cindera calculate wildfire readiness for Seattle?
The Seattle 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 Seattle?
Scored homes in Seattle, WA average 516 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). That average is based on 170,523 home scores across 50 scored neighborhoods.
Which Seattle neighborhoods have the highest and lowest average scores?
Denny Blaine leads Seattle with an average of 522, while Green Lake averages 515. That spread shows readiness can differ sharply between neighborhoods in the same city.
How much do home scores vary across Seattle?
Scored homes in Seattle 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 Seattle?
168,655 scored homes (99%) in Seattle 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 Seattle include Mercer Island (5.7 mi), Bellevue (6.1 mi), Beaux Arts Village (6.4 mi). Compare city hubs, then open neighborhood pages for block-level readiness detail.
What does a High Priority city average mean for Seattle?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes across Seattle'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 Seattle 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 Seattle to understand local score context — especially valuable where many homes sit in the High Priority tier.
What is the full score breakdown for Seattle?
Among 170,523 scored homes in Seattle, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1,868 homes (1%); High Priority: 168,655 homes (99%). Individual addresses and neighborhoods can score higher or lower than the 516 city average.