Neighborhood
Highland Terrace
North Highlands · Sacramento, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Highland Terrace, North Highlands, CA. Based on 384 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 597 (ranging from 597 to 597). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Highland Terrace’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 384 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
597
Needs Attention
Lowest score
597
Highest score
597
Homes scored
384
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
384100%
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 Highland Terrace, ranked by Cindera Score:
6045 GEORGIA DR
NORTH HIGHLANDS, CA 95660
597
View property4113 DAVID DR
NORTH HIGHLANDS, CA 95660
597
View property5952 N HAVEN DR
NORTH HIGHLANDS, CA 95660
597
View property4051 DAVID DR
NORTH HIGHLANDS, CA 95660
597
View property5950 GAY WAY
NORTH HIGHLANDS, CA 95660
597
View property4016 DAVID DR
NORTH HIGHLANDS, CA 95660
597
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Highland Terrace — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Highland Terrace?
Scored homes in Highland Terrace, North Highlands, CA (Sacramento, CA metro) average 597 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 384 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Highland Terrace?
Scored homes in Highland Terrace range from 597 to 597 — a 0-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 384 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Highland Terrace?
384 scored homes (100%) in Highland 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 Highland Terrace?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Highland Terrace boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Highland Terrace compare to other North Highlands neighborhoods?
Highland Terrace averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Cheviot Hills averages 597 (about the same); Santa Fe Estates averages 600 (3 points higher); Mission Rancho averages 597 (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 Highland Terrace?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Highland 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 Highland Terrace improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in North Highlands, 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 384 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Highland Terrace?
Among 384 scored homes in Highland Terrace, North Highlands, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 384 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in North Highlands with Cindera Score data.