Neighborhood

East of 101

South San Francisco · San Francisco, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across East of 101, South San Francisco, CA. Based on 170 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 600 (ranging from 597 to 612). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put East of 101’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 170 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

600

Needs Attention

Lowest score

597

Highest score

612

Homes scored

170

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

170100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the East of 101 boundary — about 169 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.5 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • South San Francisco Fire Department Station 62

    249 Harbor Way

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for East of 101 — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in East of 101?

Scored homes in East of 101, South San Francisco, CA (San Francisco, CA metro) average 600 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 170 home scores.

How much do scores vary within East of 101?

Scored homes in East of 101 range from 597 to 612 — a 15-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 170 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in East of 101?

170 scored homes (100%) in East of 101 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 East of 101?

1 fire station sits inside the East of 101 boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include South San Francisco Fire Department Station 62. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does East of 101 compare to other South San Francisco neighborhoods?

East of 101 averages 600 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Gateway averages 610 (10 points higher); Oyster Point averages 610 (10 points higher); South Airport averages 597 (3 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 East of 101?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means East of 101 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 East of 101 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 170 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for East of 101?

Among 170 scored homes in East of 101, South San Francisco, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 170 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 600 neighborhood average.