Neighborhood
Briarwood
Riverside · Riverside, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Briarwood, Riverside, CA. Based on 87 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 597 (ranging from 597 to 597). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Briarwood’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 87 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
597
Needs Attention
Lowest score
597
Highest score
597
Homes scored
87
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
87100%
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 Briarwood, ranked by Cindera Score:
3602 BRYNHURST DR
RIVERSIDE, CA 92504
597
View property8233 HELENA AVE
RIVERSIDE, CA 92504
597
View property8243 HELENA AVE
RIVERSIDE, CA 92504
597
View property8223 HELENA AVE
RIVERSIDE, CA 92504
597
View property8207 DIANA AVE
RIVERSIDE, CA 92504
597
View property3528 BELLWOOD ST
RIVERSIDE, CA 92504
597
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Briarwood — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Briarwood?
Scored homes in Briarwood, Riverside, CA (Riverside, CA metro) average 597 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 87 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Briarwood?
Scored homes in Briarwood range from 597 to 597 — a 0-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 87 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Briarwood?
87 scored homes (100%) in Briarwood 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 Briarwood?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Briarwood boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Briarwood compare to other Riverside neighborhoods?
Briarwood averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Crowell Gardens averages 597 (about the same); Ramona Gardens averages 597 (about the same); Sherwood Estates averages 597 (about the same). 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 Briarwood?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Briarwood 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 Briarwood improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Riverside, 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 87 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Briarwood?
Among 87 scored homes in Briarwood, Riverside, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 87 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Riverside with Cindera Score data.