Neighborhood

Brookdell

Menlo Park · San Francisco, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Brookdell, Menlo Park, CA. Based on 126 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 603 (ranging from 597 to 611). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Brookdell’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 126 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

126

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

126100%

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 Brookdell — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Brookdell?

Scored homes in Brookdell, Menlo Park, 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 126 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Brookdell?

Scored homes in Brookdell 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 126 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Brookdell?

126 scored homes (100%) in Brookdell 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 Brookdell?

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

How does Brookdell compare to other Menlo Park neighborhoods?

Brookdell averages 603 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Kate Johnson Estate averages 604 (1 points higher); San Mateo averages 604 (1 points higher); Hermosa averages 603 (about the same). 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 Brookdell?

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

High-impact steps in Menlo Park, 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 126 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Brookdell?

Among 126 scored homes in Brookdell, Menlo Park, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 126 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 603 neighborhood average.