Neighborhood
Empire Terrace
Fair Oaks · Sacramento, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Empire Terrace, Fair Oaks, CA. Based on 29 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 597 (ranging from 597 to 597). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Empire Terrace’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 29 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
597
Needs Attention
Lowest score
597
Highest score
597
Homes scored
29
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
29100%
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 Empire Terrace, ranked by Cindera Score:
5701 CENTURY WAY
FAIR OAKS, CA 95628
597
View property8253 TREECREST AVE
FAIR OAKS, CA 95628
597
View property8241 TREECREST AVE
FAIR OAKS, CA 95628
597
View property8245 MERCER WAY
FAIR OAKS, CA 95628
597
View property8242 TREECREST AVE
FAIR OAKS, CA 95628
597
View property5713 CENTURY WAY
FAIR OAKS, CA 95628
597
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Empire Terrace — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Empire Terrace?
Scored homes in Empire Terrace, Fair Oaks, CA (Sacramento, CA metro) average 597 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 29 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Empire Terrace?
Scored homes in Empire Terrace range from 597 to 597 — a 0-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 29 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Empire Terrace?
29 scored homes (100%) in Empire Terrace 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 Empire Terrace?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Empire Terrace boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Empire Terrace compare to other Fair Oaks neighborhoods?
Empire Terrace averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Almond Manor averages 597 (about the same); Hoffman Gardens averages 597 (about the same); Bella Vista Meadows 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 Empire Terrace?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Empire Terrace 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 Empire Terrace improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Fair Oaks, 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 29 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Empire Terrace?
Among 29 scored homes in Empire Terrace, Fair Oaks, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 29 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Fair Oaks with Cindera Score data.