Neighborhood
Laurel Slope
San Mateo · San Francisco, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Laurel Slope, San Mateo, CA. Based on 47 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 598 (ranging from 597 to 607). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Laurel Slope’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 47 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
598
Needs Attention
Lowest score
597
Highest score
607
Homes scored
47
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
47100%
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 Laurel Slope, ranked by Cindera Score:
3504 MICHAEL DR
SAN MATEO, CA 94403
607
View property424 VOELKER DR
SAN MATEO, CA 94403
607
View property3502 MICHAEL DR
SAN MATEO, CA 94403
607
View property420 VOELKER DR
SAN MATEO, CA 94403
607
View property3507 MICHAEL DR
SAN MATEO, CA 94403
607
View property422 36TH AVE
SAN MATEO, CA 94403
597
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Laurel Slope — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Laurel Slope?
Scored homes in Laurel Slope, San Mateo, 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 47 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Laurel Slope?
Scored homes in Laurel Slope range from 597 to 607 — a 10-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 47 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Laurel Slope?
47 scored homes (100%) in Laurel Slope 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 Laurel Slope?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Laurel Slope boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Laurel Slope compare to other San Mateo neighborhoods?
Laurel Slope averages 598 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Blackburn averages 597 (1 points lower); Westwood averages 597 (1 points lower); Rolling Hills averages 597 (1 points lower). 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 Laurel Slope?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Laurel Slope 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 Laurel Slope 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 47 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Laurel Slope?
Among 47 scored homes in Laurel Slope, San Mateo, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 47 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 598 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in San Mateo with Cindera Score data.