Neighborhood
Carnelian Bay
Carnelian Bay · Incline Village-Crystal Bay, NV--CA, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Carnelian Bay, Carnelian Bay, CA. Based on 186 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 466 (ranging from 450 to 509). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Carnelian Bay’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 186 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
466
High Priority
Lowest score
450
Highest score
509
Homes scored
186
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
186100%
Needs Attention580–669
00%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Carnelian Bay boundary — about 186 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.2 mi from the neighborhood center.
North Tahoe Fire Protection District Station 55
240 Carnelian Bay Avenue
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Carnelian Bay, ranked by Cindera Score:
5360 N LAKE BLVD
CARNELIAN BAY, CA 96140
509
View property5298 N LAKE BLVD
CARNELIAN BAY, CA 96140
507
View property5256 N LAKE BLVD
CARNELIAN BAY, CA 96140
504
View property5394 N LAKE BLVD
CARNELIAN BAY, CA 96140
504
View property4676 N LAKE BLVD
CARNELIAN BAY, CA 96140
504
View property4812 N LAKE BLVD
CARNELIAN BAY, CA 96140
499
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Carnelian Bay — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Carnelian Bay?
Scored homes in Carnelian Bay, Carnelian Bay, CA (Incline Village-Crystal Bay, NV--CA metro) average 466 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 186 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Carnelian Bay?
Scored homes in Carnelian Bay range from 450 to 509 — a 59-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 186 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Carnelian Bay?
186 scored homes (100%) in Carnelian Bay fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
How many fire stations are in Carnelian Bay?
1 fire station sits inside the Carnelian Bay boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include North Tahoe Fire Protection District Station 55. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Carnelian Bay compare to other Carnelian Bay neighborhoods?
Carnelian Bay averages 466 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Agate Bay Vista averages 462 (4 points lower). 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 Carnelian Bay?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Carnelian Bay 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 Carnelian Bay improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Carnelian Bay, 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 186 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Carnelian Bay?
Among 186 scored homes in Carnelian Bay, Carnelian Bay, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 186 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 466 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Carnelian Bay with Cindera Score data.