Neighborhood
Crystal Springs
Hillsborough · San Francisco, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Crystal Springs, Hillsborough, CA. Based on 174 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 511 (ranging from 484 to 611). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Crystal Springs’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 174 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
511
High Priority
Lowest score
484
Highest score
611
Homes scored
174
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
17198%
Needs Attention580–669
32%
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 Crystal Springs, ranked by Cindera Score:
35 BUCKINGHAM CT
HILLSBOROUGH, CA 94010
611
View property1450 CRYSTAL DR
HILLSBOROUGH, CA 94010
611
View property45 JOYCE RD
HILLSBOROUGH, CA 94010
607
View property1255 BUCKINGHAM WAY
HILLSBOROUGH, CA 94010
562
View property1460 CRYSTAL DR
HILLSBOROUGH, CA 94010
562
View property1515 WEDGEWOOD DR
HILLSBOROUGH, CA 94010
562
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Crystal Springs — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Crystal Springs?
Scored homes in Crystal Springs, Hillsborough, CA (San Francisco, CA metro) average 511 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 174 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Crystal Springs?
Scored homes in Crystal Springs range from 484 to 611 — a 127-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 174 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Crystal Springs?
171 scored homes (98%) in Crystal Springs 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 Crystal Springs?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Crystal Springs boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Crystal Springs compare to other Hillsborough neighborhoods?
Crystal Springs averages 511 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Kingswood Circle averages 487 (24 points lower); Hillsborough Highlands averages 492 (19 points lower); Lakeview averages 485 (26 points lower). 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 Crystal Springs?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Crystal Springs 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 Crystal Springs 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 171 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Crystal Springs?
Among 174 scored homes in Crystal Springs, Hillsborough, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 3 homes (2%); High Priority: 171 homes (98%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 511 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Hillsborough with Cindera Score data.