Neighborhood
Valley Hi - North Laguna
Sacramento · Sacramento, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Valley Hi - North Laguna, Sacramento, CA. Based on 450 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 599 (ranging from 597 to 611). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Valley Hi - North Laguna’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 450 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
599
Needs Attention
Lowest score
597
Highest score
611
Homes scored
450
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
450100%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Valley Hi - North Laguna boundary — about 450 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.8 mi from the neighborhood center.
Sacramento City Fire Department Station 7
6500 Wyndham Drive
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Valley Hi - North Laguna, ranked by Cindera Score:
4500 MACK RD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95823
611
View property6525 JACINTO AVE
SACRAMENTO, CA 95823
611
View property8655 STARBURST WAY
SACRAMENTO, CA 95823
610
View property8647 STARBURST WAY
SACRAMENTO, CA 95823
610
View property6517 JACINTO AVE
SACRAMENTO, CA 95823
610
View property8654 STARBURST WAY
SACRAMENTO, CA 95823
610
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Valley Hi - North Laguna — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Valley Hi - North Laguna?
Scored homes in Valley Hi - North Laguna, Sacramento, CA (Sacramento, CA metro) average 599 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 450 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Valley Hi - North Laguna?
Scored homes in Valley Hi - North Laguna range from 597 to 611 — a 14-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 450 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Valley Hi - North Laguna?
450 scored homes (100%) in Valley Hi - North Laguna 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 Valley Hi - North Laguna?
1 fire station sits inside the Valley Hi - North Laguna boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Sacramento City Fire Department Station 7. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Valley Hi - North Laguna compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Valley Hi - North Laguna averages 599 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Summerfield North averages 611 (12 points higher); Del Vista averages 611 (12 points higher); Lochinvar averages 610 (11 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 Valley Hi - North Laguna?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Valley Hi - North Laguna 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 Valley Hi - North Laguna improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Sacramento, 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 450 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Valley Hi - North Laguna?
Among 450 scored homes in Valley Hi - North Laguna, Sacramento, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 450 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 599 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Sacramento with Cindera Score data.