Neighborhood

Old Town

Pinole · Oakland, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Old Town, Pinole, CA. Based on 51 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 599 (ranging from 582 to 637). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Old Town’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 51 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

599

Needs Attention

Lowest score

582

Highest score

637

Homes scored

51

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

51100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Old Town boundary — about 51 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.1 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Pinole Fire Department Station 74

    880 Tennent Avenue

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Old Town — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Old Town?

Scored homes in Old Town, Pinole, CA (Oakland, CA metro) average 599 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 51 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Old Town?

Scored homes in Old Town range from 582 to 637 — a 55-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 51 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Old Town?

51 scored homes (100%) in Old Town fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

How many fire stations are in Old Town?

1 fire station sits inside the Old Town boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Pinole Fire Department Station 74. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Old Town compare to other Pinole neighborhoods?

Old Town averages 599 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Linda Heights averages 611 (12 points higher); Bay Side averages 590 (9 points lower); East Bluff averages 602 (3 points higher). 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 Old Town?

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

High-impact steps in Pinole, 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 51 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Old Town?

Among 51 scored homes in Old Town, Pinole, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 51 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 599 neighborhood average.