Neighborhood

Desert Highland - Gateway Estates

Palm Springs · Palm Springs, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Desert Highland - Gateway Estates, Palm Springs, CA. Based on 5 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 610 (ranging from 610 to 611). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Desert Highland - Gateway Estates’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 5 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

610

Needs Attention

Lowest score

610

Highest score

611

Homes scored

5

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

5100%

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 Desert Highland - Gateway Estates — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Desert Highland - Gateway Estates?

Scored homes in Desert Highland - Gateway Estates, Palm Springs, CA (Palm Springs, CA metro) average 610 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 5 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Desert Highland - Gateway Estates?

Scored homes in Desert Highland - Gateway Estates range from 610 to 611 — a 1-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 Desert Highland - Gateway Estates?

5 scored homes (100%) in Desert Highland - Gateway Estates 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 Desert Highland - Gateway Estates?

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

How does Desert Highland - Gateway Estates compare to other Palm Springs neighborhoods?

Desert Highland - Gateway Estates averages 610 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Desert Highland Estates averages 600 (10 points lower); Palm Springs Gateway Estates averages 602 (8 points lower); Palm Springs Villas averages 597 (13 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 Desert Highland - Gateway Estates?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Desert Highland - Gateway Estates 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 Desert Highland - Gateway Estates improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Palm Springs, 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 5 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Desert Highland - Gateway Estates?

Among 5 scored homes in Desert Highland - Gateway Estates, Palm Springs, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 5 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 610 neighborhood average.