Neighborhood

Emerald Lake

Emerald Lake Hills · San Francisco, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Emerald Lake, Emerald Lake Hills, CA. Based on 910 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 542 (ranging from 473 to 558). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Emerald Lake’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 910 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

542

High Priority

Lowest score

473

Highest score

558

Homes scored

910

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

910100%

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.

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Emerald Lake?

Scored homes in Emerald Lake, Emerald Lake Hills, CA (San Francisco, CA metro) average 542 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 910 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Emerald Lake?

Scored homes in Emerald Lake range from 473 to 558 — a 85-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 910 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Emerald Lake?

910 scored homes (100%) in Emerald Lake 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 Emerald Lake?

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

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

Emerald Lake averages 542 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Oak Knoll Heights averages 549 (7 points higher); Edgewood Glen averages 552 (10 points higher); Emerald Hills averages 548 (6 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 Lake?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Emerald Lake 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 Lake 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 910 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Emerald Lake?

Among 910 scored homes in Emerald Lake, Emerald Lake Hills, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 910 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 542 neighborhood average.