Neighborhood

Palomar Park

San Carlos · San Francisco, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Palomar Park, San Carlos, CA. Based on 281 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 555 (ranging from 473 to 607). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Palomar Park’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 281 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

555

High Priority

Lowest score

473

Highest score

607

Homes scored

281

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

23684%

Needs Attention580–669

4516%

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.

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Palomar Park?

Scored homes in Palomar Park, San Carlos, CA (San Francisco, CA metro) average 555 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 281 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Palomar Park?

Scored homes in Palomar Park range from 473 to 607 — a 134-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 281 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Palomar Park?

236 scored homes (84%) in Palomar Park fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

Are there fire stations inside Palomar Park?

Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Palomar Park boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.

How does Palomar Park compare to other San Carlos neighborhoods?

Palomar Park averages 555 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Eaton Estates averages 475 (80 points lower); Clifford Heights averages 597 (42 points higher); Alder Manor averages 514 (41 points lower). 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 Palomar Park?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Palomar Park 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 Palomar Park 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 236 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Palomar Park?

Among 281 scored homes in Palomar Park, San Carlos, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 45 homes (16%); High Priority: 236 homes (84%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 555 neighborhood average.