Neighborhood

Hayward Park

San Mateo · San Francisco, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Hayward Park, San Mateo, CA. Based on 1,015 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 597 (ranging from 582 to 622). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Hayward Park’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 1,015 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

597

Needs Attention

Lowest score

582

Highest score

622

Homes scored

1,015

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

1,015100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Hayward Park boundary — about 955 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.8 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department Station 25

    1455 Shafter Street

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Hayward Park?

Scored homes in Hayward Park, 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 1,015 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Hayward Park?

Scored homes in Hayward Park range from 582 to 622 — a 40-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 1,015 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Hayward Park?

1,015 scored homes (100%) in Hayward Park 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 Hayward Park?

1 fire station sits inside the Hayward Park boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department Station 25. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Hayward Park compare to other San Mateo neighborhoods?

Hayward Park averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Sunnybrae averages 597 (about the same); 19th Avenue Park averages 597 (about the same); Glazenwood 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 Hayward Park?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Hayward Park 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 Hayward Park 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 1,015 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Hayward Park?

Among 1,015 scored homes in Hayward Park, San Mateo, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1,015 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.