Neighborhood

Farm Hill

Redwood City · San Francisco, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Farm Hill, Redwood City, CA. Based on 1,642 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 550 (ranging from 473 to 608). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Farm Hill’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 1,642 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

550

High Priority

Lowest score

473

Highest score

608

Homes scored

1,642

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

65040%

Needs Attention580–669

99260%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Farm Hill boundary — about 1,620 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.4 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Redwood City Fire Department Station 12

    3700 Jefferson Avenue

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Farm Hill?

Scored homes in Farm Hill, Redwood City, CA (San Francisco, CA metro) average 550 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 1,642 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Farm Hill?

Scored homes in Farm Hill range from 473 to 608 — a 135-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 1,642 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Farm Hill?

992 scored homes (60%) in Farm Hill 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 Farm Hill?

1 fire station sits inside the Farm Hill boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Redwood City Fire Department Station 12. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Farm Hill compare to other Redwood City neighborhoods?

Farm Hill averages 550 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Cirrus Estates averages 475 (75 points lower); Toyon Way averages 473 (77 points lower); Farm Hills Estates averages 603 (53 points higher). 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 Farm Hill?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Farm Hill 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 Farm Hill improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Redwood City, 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 992 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Farm Hill?

Among 1,642 scored homes in Farm Hill, Redwood City, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 992 homes (60%); High Priority: 650 homes (40%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 550 neighborhood average.