Neighborhood
Elmwood
San Mateo · San Francisco, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Elmwood, San Mateo, CA. Based on 166 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 Elmwood’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 166 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
166
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
166100%
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 Elmwood, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Elmwood — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Elmwood?
Scored homes in Elmwood, San Mateo, 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 166 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Elmwood?
Scored homes in Elmwood 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 166 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Elmwood?
166 scored homes (100%) in Elmwood 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 Elmwood?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Elmwood boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Elmwood compare to other San Mateo neighborhoods?
Elmwood averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Barneson Place averages 597 (about the same); Husing averages 597 (about the same); Devereux Manor 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 Elmwood?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Elmwood 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 Elmwood improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in San Mateo, 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 166 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Elmwood?
Among 166 scored homes in Elmwood, San Mateo, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 166 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in San Mateo with Cindera Score data.