Neighborhood

Southern Gateway

Burlingame · San Francisco, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Southern Gateway, Burlingame, CA. Based on 23 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 596 (ranging from 582 to 597). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Southern Gateway’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 23 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

596

Needs Attention

Lowest score

582

Highest score

597

Homes scored

23

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

23100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Southern Gateway boundary — about 23 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.1 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Central County Fire Department Station 36

    1399 Rollins Road

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Southern Gateway?

Scored homes in Southern Gateway, Burlingame, CA (San Francisco, CA metro) average 596 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 23 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Southern Gateway?

Scored homes in Southern Gateway range from 582 to 597 — a 15-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 23 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Southern Gateway?

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

How many fire stations are in Southern Gateway?

1 fire station sits inside the Southern Gateway boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Central County Fire Department Station 36. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Southern Gateway compare to other Burlingame neighborhoods?

Southern Gateway averages 596 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Burlingame Gate averages 597 (1 points higher); Shoreline averages 597 (1 points higher); Central Rollins Road averages 597 (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 Southern Gateway?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Southern Gateway 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 Southern Gateway improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Burlingame, 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 23 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Southern Gateway?

Among 23 scored homes in Southern Gateway, Burlingame, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 23 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 596 neighborhood average.