Neighborhood

Temescal Gardens

El Cerrito · Riverside, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Temescal Gardens, El Cerrito, CA. Based on 164 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 548 (ranging from 472 to 605). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Temescal Gardens’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 164 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

548

High Priority

Lowest score

472

Highest score

605

Homes scored

164

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

11973%

Needs Attention580–669

4527%

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.

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Temescal Gardens?

Scored homes in Temescal Gardens, El Cerrito, CA (Riverside, CA metro) average 548 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 164 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Temescal Gardens?

Scored homes in Temescal Gardens range from 472 to 605 — a 133-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 164 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Temescal Gardens?

119 scored homes (73%) in Temescal Gardens 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 Temescal Gardens?

Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Temescal Gardens boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.

How does Temescal Gardens compare to other El Cerrito neighborhoods?

Temescal Gardens averages 548 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: El Cerrito averages 540 (8 points lower); Blue Diamond averages 493 (55 points lower); El Cerrito Hills averages 602 (54 points higher). 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 Temescal Gardens?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Temescal Gardens 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 Temescal Gardens improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in El Cerrito, 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 119 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Temescal Gardens?

Among 164 scored homes in Temescal Gardens, El Cerrito, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 45 homes (27%); High Priority: 119 homes (73%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 548 neighborhood average.