Neighborhood
University Commons
East Palo Alto · San Francisco, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across University Commons, East Palo Alto, CA. Based on 32 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 597 (ranging from 597 to 605). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put University Commons’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 32 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
597
Needs Attention
Lowest score
597
Highest score
605
Homes scored
32
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
32100%
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 University Commons, ranked by Cindera Score:
800 AVELAR ST
EAST PALO ALTO, CA 94303
605
View property765 AVELAR ST
EAST PALO ALTO, CA 94303
597
View property756 AVELAR ST
EAST PALO ALTO, CA 94303
597
View property800 RUNNYMEDE ST
EAST PALO ALTO, CA 94303
597
View property804 AVELAR ST
EAST PALO ALTO, CA 94303
597
View property792 AVELAR ST
EAST PALO ALTO, CA 94303
597
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for University Commons — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in University Commons?
Scored homes in University Commons, East Palo Alto, CA (San Francisco, CA metro) average 597 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 32 home scores.
How much do scores vary within University Commons?
Scored homes in University Commons range from 597 to 605 — a 8-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 32 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in University Commons?
32 scored homes (100%) in University Commons fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
Are there fire stations inside University Commons?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the University Commons boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does University Commons compare to other East Palo Alto neighborhoods?
University Commons averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Schembri Court averages 597 (about the same); Blue Jay Court averages 597 (about the same); Vines Gardens averages 597 (about the same). 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 University Commons?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means University Commons 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 University Commons improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in East Palo Alto, 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 32 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for University Commons?
Among 32 scored homes in University Commons, East Palo Alto, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 32 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in East Palo Alto with Cindera Score data.