Neighborhood
Montara
Pacifica · San Francisco, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Montara, Pacifica, CA. Based on 5 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 569 (ranging from 559 to 608). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Montara’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 5 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
569
High Priority
Lowest score
559
Highest score
608
Homes scored
5
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
480%
Needs Attention580–669
120%
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 Montara, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Montara — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Montara?
Scored homes in Montara, Pacifica, CA (San Francisco, CA metro) average 569 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 5 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Montara?
Scored homes in Montara range from 559 to 608 — a 49-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 5 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Montara?
4 scored homes (80%) in Montara 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 Montara?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Montara boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Montara compare to other Pacifica neighborhoods?
Montara averages 569 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Marvilla Estates averages 606 (37 points higher); West Linda Mar averages 577 (8 points higher); Linda Mar averages 566 (3 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 Montara?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Montara 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 Montara improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Pacifica, 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 4 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Montara?
Among 5 scored homes in Montara, Pacifica, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1 homes (20%); High Priority: 4 homes (80%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 569 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Pacifica with Cindera Score data.