Neighborhood

Polo Terrace

Hillsborough · San Francisco, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Polo Terrace, Hillsborough, CA. Based on 66 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 590 (ranging from 473 to 609). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Polo Terrace’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 66 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

590

Needs Attention

Lowest score

473

Highest score

609

Homes scored

66

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

58%

Needs Attention580–669

6192%

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 Polo Terrace — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Polo Terrace?

Scored homes in Polo Terrace, Hillsborough, CA (San Francisco, CA metro) average 590 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 66 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Polo Terrace?

Scored homes in Polo Terrace range from 473 to 609 — a 136-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 66 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Polo Terrace?

61 scored homes (92%) in Polo 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 Polo Terrace?

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

How does Polo Terrace compare to other Hillsborough neighborhoods?

Polo Terrace averages 590 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Stonebridge averages 533 (57 points lower); The Estates averages 473 (117 points lower); Tobin Clark Estate averages 478 (112 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 Polo Terrace?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Polo 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 Polo Terrace 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 61 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Polo Terrace?

Among 66 scored homes in Polo Terrace, Hillsborough, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 61 homes (92%); High Priority: 5 homes (8%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 590 neighborhood average.