Neighborhood

Montecielo

Auburn · Sacramento, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Montecielo, Auburn, CA. Based on 60 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 471 (ranging from 465 to 495). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Montecielo’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 60 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

471

High Priority

Lowest score

465

Highest score

495

Homes scored

60

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

60100%

Needs Attention580–669

00%

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 Montecielo — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Montecielo?

Scored homes in Montecielo, Auburn, CA (Sacramento, CA metro) average 471 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 60 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Montecielo?

Scored homes in Montecielo range from 465 to 495 — a 30-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 60 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Montecielo?

60 scored homes (100%) in Montecielo fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

Are there fire stations inside Montecielo?

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

How does Montecielo compare to other Auburn neighborhoods?

Montecielo averages 471 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Auburn Heights Estates averages 551 (80 points higher); Falcons Point averages 506 (35 points higher); Auburn Highlands averages 540 (69 points higher). Block-level conditions explain much of the spread — two streets in the same city can land in different tiers.

What does a High Priority average mean for Montecielo?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Montecielo still have significant wildfire readiness work ahead. Cindera prioritizes the highest-impact hardening actions block by block so homeowners can move into higher tiers over time.

How can homeowners in Montecielo improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Auburn, 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 60 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Montecielo?

Among 60 scored homes in Montecielo, Auburn, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 60 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 471 neighborhood average.