Neighborhood

Neighborhood 1

Foster City · San Francisco, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Neighborhood 1, Foster City, CA. Based on 1,032 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 603 (ranging from 597 to 611). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Neighborhood 1’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 1,032 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

603

Needs Attention

Lowest score

597

Highest score

611

Homes scored

1,032

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

1,032100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Neighborhood 1 boundary — about 914 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.3 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department Station 28

    1040 East Hillsdale Boulevard

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Neighborhood 1 — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Neighborhood 1?

Scored homes in Neighborhood 1, Foster City, CA (San Francisco, CA metro) average 603 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 1,032 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Neighborhood 1?

Scored homes in Neighborhood 1 range from 597 to 611 — a 14-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 1,032 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Neighborhood 1?

1,032 scored homes (100%) in Neighborhood 1 fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

How many fire stations are in Neighborhood 1?

1 fire station sits inside the Neighborhood 1 boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department Station 28. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Neighborhood 1 compare to other Foster City neighborhoods?

Neighborhood 1 averages 603 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Bay Breeze averages 597 (6 points lower); Treasure Isle averages 607 (4 points higher); Tradewinds averages 597 (6 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 Neighborhood 1?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Neighborhood 1 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 Neighborhood 1 improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Foster City, 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 1,032 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Neighborhood 1?

Among 1,032 scored homes in Neighborhood 1, Foster City, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1,032 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 603 neighborhood average.