Neighborhood
Cordes
San Carlos · San Francisco, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Cordes, San Carlos, CA. Based on 1,092 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 598 (ranging from 582 to 611). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Cordes’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 1,092 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
598
Needs Attention
Lowest score
582
Highest score
611
Homes scored
1,092
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
1,092100%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Cordes boundary — about 1,034 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.6 mi from the neighborhood center.
San Carlos Fire Station 13
525 Laurel Street
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Cordes, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Cordes — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Cordes?
Scored homes in Cordes, San Carlos, CA (San Francisco, CA metro) average 598 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 1,092 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Cordes?
Scored homes in Cordes range from 582 to 611 — a 29-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 1,092 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Cordes?
1,092 scored homes (100%) in Cordes 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 Cordes?
1 fire station sits inside the Cordes boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include San Carlos Fire Station 13. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Cordes compare to other San Carlos neighborhoods?
Cordes averages 598 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Alta Vista averages 600 (2 points higher); Vista Del Rey averages 600 (2 points higher); Garden Terraces averages 598 (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 Cordes?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Cordes 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 Cordes improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in San Carlos, 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 1,092 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Cordes?
Among 1,092 scored homes in Cordes, San Carlos, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1,092 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 598 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in San Carlos with Cindera Score data.