Neighborhood

Atherton Acres

Atherton · San Francisco, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Atherton Acres, Atherton, CA. Based on 87 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 602 (ranging from 597 to 610). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Atherton Acres’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 87 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

602

Needs Attention

Lowest score

597

Highest score

610

Homes scored

87

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

87100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

No fire stations were found inside this neighborhood boundary.

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Atherton Acres — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Atherton Acres?

Scored homes in Atherton Acres, Atherton, CA (San Francisco, CA metro) average 602 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 87 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Atherton Acres?

Scored homes in Atherton Acres range from 597 to 610 — a 13-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 87 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Atherton Acres?

87 scored homes (100%) in Atherton Acres fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

Are there fire stations inside Atherton Acres?

Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Atherton Acres boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.

How does Atherton Acres compare to other Atherton neighborhoods?

Atherton Acres averages 602 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Jessup Orchard averages 602 (about the same); Cowell Estate averages 600 (2 points lower); Callado Court averages 603 (1 points higher). Block-level conditions explain much of the spread — two streets in the same city can land in different tiers.

What does a Needs Attention average mean for Atherton Acres?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Atherton Acres is making progress but has not yet reached Good Foundation as a whole. Many California homeowners in this band work toward voluntary-market placement while documenting mitigation.

How can homeowners in Atherton Acres improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Atherton, 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. Cindera turns these into a prioritized plan — especially valuable for the 87 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Atherton Acres?

Among 87 scored homes in Atherton Acres, Atherton, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 87 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 602 neighborhood average.