Neighborhood

Emerald Hills

Emerald Lake Hills · San Francisco, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Emerald Hills, Emerald Lake Hills, CA. Based on 598 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 548 (ranging from 473 to 562). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Emerald Hills’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 598 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

548

High Priority

Lowest score

473

Highest score

562

Homes scored

598

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

598100%

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 Emerald Hills boundary — about 571 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.2 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Woodside Fire Protection District Station 19

    4091 Jefferson Avenue

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Emerald Hills?

Scored homes in Emerald Hills, Emerald Lake Hills, CA (San Francisco, CA metro) average 548 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 598 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Emerald Hills?

Scored homes in Emerald Hills range from 473 to 562 — a 89-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 598 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Emerald Hills?

598 scored homes (100%) in Emerald Hills 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 Emerald Hills?

1 fire station sits inside the Emerald Hills boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Woodside Fire Protection District Station 19. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Emerald Hills compare to other Emerald Lake Hills neighborhoods?

Emerald Hills averages 548 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Lands of Ceschin averages 556 (8 points higher); Mariani Ranchos averages 555 (7 points higher); Wilmington Acres averages 557 (9 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 Emerald Hills?

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

High-impact steps in Emerald Lake Hills, 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 598 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Emerald Hills?

Among 598 scored homes in Emerald Hills, Emerald Lake Hills, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 598 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 548 neighborhood average.