Neighborhood
EL Crystal
San Bruno · San Francisco, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across EL Crystal, San Bruno, CA. Based on 114 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 EL Crystal’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 114 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
114
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
114100%
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 EL Crystal, ranked by Cindera Score:
141 PORTOLA WAY
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
597
View property180 CABRILLO WAY
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
597
View property150 CABRILLO WAY
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
597
View property106 BALBOA WAY
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
597
View property106 DE SOTO WAY
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
597
View property141 DE SOTO WAY
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
597
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for EL Crystal — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in EL Crystal?
Scored homes in EL Crystal, San Bruno, CA (San Francisco, CA metro) average 597 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 114 home scores.
How much do scores vary within EL Crystal?
Scored homes in EL Crystal 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 114 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in EL Crystal?
114 scored homes (100%) in EL Crystal 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 EL Crystal?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the EL Crystal boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does EL Crystal compare to other San Bruno neighborhoods?
EL Crystal averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: San Bruno Heights averages 587 (10 points lower); Park View Terrace averages 583 (14 points lower); Capuchino Village 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 EL Crystal?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means EL Crystal 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 EL Crystal improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in San Bruno, 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 114 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for EL Crystal?
Among 114 scored homes in EL Crystal, San Bruno, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 114 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in San Bruno with Cindera Score data.