Neighborhood

Belmont Heights

Belmont · San Francisco, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Belmont Heights, Belmont, CA. Based on 137 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 485 (ranging from 466 to 597). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Belmont Heights’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 137 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

485

High Priority

Lowest score

466

Highest score

597

Homes scored

137

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

12591%

Needs Attention580–669

129%

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 Belmont Heights — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Belmont Heights?

Scored homes in Belmont Heights, Belmont, CA (San Francisco, CA metro) average 485 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 137 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Belmont Heights?

Scored homes in Belmont Heights range from 466 to 597 — a 131-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 137 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Belmont Heights?

125 scored homes (91%) in Belmont Heights 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 Belmont Heights?

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

How does Belmont Heights compare to other Belmont neighborhoods?

Belmont Heights averages 485 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Hallmark averages 486 (1 points higher); Bayview At Belmont averages 505 (20 points higher); The Knolls of Belmont averages 491 (6 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 Belmont Heights?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Belmont Heights 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 Belmont Heights improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Belmont, 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 125 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Belmont Heights?

Among 137 scored homes in Belmont Heights, Belmont, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 12 homes (9%); High Priority: 125 homes (91%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 485 neighborhood average.