Neighborhood

Sugarloaf

San Mateo · San Francisco, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Sugarloaf, San Mateo, CA. Based on 2,796 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 593 (ranging from 548 to 612). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Sugarloaf’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 2,796 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

593

Needs Attention

Lowest score

548

Highest score

612

Homes scored

2,796

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

2238%

Needs Attention580–669

2,57392%

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 Sugarloaf — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Sugarloaf?

Scored homes in Sugarloaf, San Mateo, CA (San Francisco, CA metro) average 593 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 2,796 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Sugarloaf?

Scored homes in Sugarloaf range from 548 to 612 — a 64-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 2,796 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Sugarloaf?

2,573 scored homes (92%) in Sugarloaf 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 Sugarloaf?

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

How does Sugarloaf compare to other San Mateo neighborhoods?

Sugarloaf averages 593 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Laurel Wood averages 583 (10 points lower); Laurel Creek Farm averages 597 (4 points higher); Summit Heights averages 557 (36 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 Sugarloaf?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Sugarloaf 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 Sugarloaf 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 2,573 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Sugarloaf?

Among 2,796 scored homes in Sugarloaf, San Mateo, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 2,573 homes (92%); High Priority: 223 homes (8%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 593 neighborhood average.