Neighborhood

Black Mountain

Hillsborough · San Francisco, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Black Mountain, Hillsborough, CA. Based on 22 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 482 (ranging from 473 to 488). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Black Mountain’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 22 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

482

High Priority

Lowest score

473

Highest score

488

Homes scored

22

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

22100%

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 Black Mountain — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Black Mountain?

Scored homes in Black Mountain, Hillsborough, CA (San Francisco, CA metro) average 482 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 22 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Black Mountain?

Scored homes in Black Mountain range from 473 to 488 — a 15-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 22 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Black Mountain?

22 scored homes (100%) in Black Mountain 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 Black Mountain?

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

How does Black Mountain compare to other Hillsborough neighborhoods?

Black Mountain averages 482 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Hillsborough Sunburst Park Estates averages 486 (4 points higher); Woodridge averages 480 (2 points lower); Lakeview averages 485 (3 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 Black Mountain?

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

High-impact steps in Hillsborough, 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 22 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Black Mountain?

Among 22 scored homes in Black Mountain, Hillsborough, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 22 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 482 neighborhood average.