Neighborhood
Highlands
Dollar Point · Incline Village-Crystal Bay, NV--CA, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Highlands, Dollar Point, CA. Based on 156 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 464 (ranging from 450 to 503). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Highlands’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 156 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
464
High Priority
Lowest score
450
Highest score
503
Homes scored
156
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
156100%
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.
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Highlands, ranked by Cindera Score:
3016 POLARIS RD
TAHOE CITY, CA 96145
503
View property365 VILLAGE RD
TAHOE CITY, CA 96145
500
View property3005 FABIAN WAY
TAHOE CITY, CA 96145
497
View property3125 WATSON DR
TAHOE CITY, CA 96145
496
View property3070 POLARIS RD
TAHOE CITY, CA 96145
496
View property3170 MARTIN DR
TAHOE CITY, CA 96145
496
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Highlands — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Highlands?
Scored homes in Highlands, Dollar Point, CA (Incline Village-Crystal Bay, NV--CA metro) average 464 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 156 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Highlands?
Scored homes in Highlands range from 450 to 503 — a 53-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 156 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Highlands?
156 scored homes (100%) in Highlands 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 Highlands?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Highlands boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Highlands compare to other Dollar Point neighborhoods?
Highlands averages 464 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Highland Greens averages 462 (2 points lower); Dollar Hill averages 459 (5 points lower); Villas at Lake Forest averages 458 (6 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 Highlands?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Highlands 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 Highlands improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Dollar Point, 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 156 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Highlands?
Among 156 scored homes in Highlands, Dollar Point, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 156 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 464 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Dollar Point with Cindera Score data.