Neighborhood

Sunset Oaks

Fair Oaks · Sacramento, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Sunset Oaks, Fair Oaks, CA. Based on 38 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 598 (ranging from 597 to 604). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Sunset Oaks’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 38 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

598

Needs Attention

Lowest score

597

Highest score

604

Homes scored

38

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

38100%

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 Sunset Oaks — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Sunset Oaks?

Scored homes in Sunset Oaks, Fair Oaks, CA (Sacramento, CA metro) average 598 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 38 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Sunset Oaks?

Scored homes in Sunset Oaks range from 597 to 604 — a 7-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 38 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Sunset Oaks?

38 scored homes (100%) in Sunset Oaks 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 Sunset Oaks?

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

How does Sunset Oaks compare to other Fair Oaks neighborhoods?

Sunset Oaks averages 598 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Sunset Place averages 597 (1 points lower); Northridge Condominiums averages 597 (1 points lower); Brainerd Estates averages 597 (1 points lower). 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 Sunset Oaks?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Sunset Oaks 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 Sunset Oaks 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 38 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Sunset Oaks?

Among 38 scored homes in Sunset Oaks, Fair Oaks, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 38 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 598 neighborhood average.