Neighborhood
University Village
East Palo Alto · San Francisco, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across University Village, East Palo Alto, CA. Based on 570 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 597 (ranging from 597 to 607). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put University Village’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 570 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
597
Needs Attention
Lowest score
597
Highest score
607
Homes scored
570
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
570100%
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 Village, ranked by Cindera Score:
2802 GEORGETOWN ST
EAST PALO ALTO, CA 94303
607
View property2780 GEORGETOWN ST
EAST PALO ALTO, CA 94303
597
View property2733 HUNTER ST
EAST PALO ALTO, CA 94303
597
View property2721 GONZAGA ST
EAST PALO ALTO, CA 94303
597
View property2490 GONZAGA ST
EAST PALO ALTO, CA 94303
597
View property1815, STEVENS AVE
EAST PALO ALTO, CA 94303
597
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for University Village — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in University Village?
Scored homes in University Village, 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 570 home scores.
How much do scores vary within University Village?
Scored homes in University Village range from 597 to 607 — a 10-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 570 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in University Village?
570 scored homes (100%) in University Village 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 Village?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the University Village boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does University Village compare to other East Palo Alto neighborhoods?
University Village averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Ravenswood averages 598 (1 points higher); Flood Park Estates averages 597 (about the same); 4 Corners 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 Village?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means University Village 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 Village 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 570 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for University Village?
Among 570 scored homes in University Village, East Palo Alto, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 570 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.