Neighborhood

Avalon

South San Francisco · San Francisco, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Avalon, South San Francisco, CA. Based on 452 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 597 (ranging from 582 to 611). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Avalon’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 452 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

597

Needs Attention

Lowest score

582

Highest score

611

Homes scored

452

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

452100%

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 Avalon — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Avalon?

Scored homes in Avalon, South San Francisco, 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 452 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Avalon?

Scored homes in Avalon range from 582 to 611 — a 29-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 452 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Avalon?

452 scored homes (100%) in Avalon 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 Avalon?

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

How does Avalon compare to other South San Francisco neighborhoods?

Avalon averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Ponderosa Hills averages 597 (about the same); Rare Earth averages 597 (about the same); Rotary Plaza Townhouse 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 Avalon?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Avalon 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 Avalon improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in South San Francisco, 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 452 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Avalon?

Among 452 scored homes in Avalon, South San Francisco, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 452 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.