Neighborhood
Pinole Valley
Pinole · Oakland, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Pinole Valley, Pinole, CA. Based on 6 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 603 (ranging from 592 to 609). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Pinole Valley’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 6 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
603
Needs Attention
Lowest score
592
Highest score
609
Homes scored
6
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
6100%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Pinole Valley boundary — about 6 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.5 mi from the neighborhood center.
Pinole Fire Department Station 74
3700 Pinole Valley Road
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Pinole Valley, ranked by Cindera Score:
2701 PINOLE VALLEY RD
PINOLE, CA 94564
609
View property2801 PINOLE VALLEY RD
PINOLE, CA 94564
607
View property2850 ESTATES AVE
PINOLE, CA 94564
607
View property2770 ESTATES AVE
PINOLE, CA 94564
607
View property2860 PINOLE VALLEY RD
PINOLE, CA 94564
594
View property2798 ESTATES AVE
PINOLE, CA 94564
592
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Pinole Valley — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Pinole Valley?
Scored homes in Pinole Valley, Pinole, CA (Oakland, CA metro) average 603 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 6 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Pinole Valley?
Scored homes in Pinole Valley range from 592 to 609 — a 17-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 6 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Pinole Valley?
6 scored homes (100%) in Pinole Valley 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 Pinole Valley?
1 fire station sits inside the Pinole Valley 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 Pinole Valley compare to other Pinole neighborhoods?
Pinole Valley averages 603 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Summit averages 611 (8 points higher); Linda Heights averages 611 (8 points higher); East Bluff averages 602 (1 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 Pinole Valley?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Pinole Valley 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 Pinole Valley 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 6 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Pinole Valley?
Among 6 scored homes in Pinole Valley, Pinole, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 6 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 603 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Pinole with Cindera Score data.