Neighborhood

Merimont

South San Francisco · San Francisco, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Merimont, South San Francisco, CA. Based on 68 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 610 (ranging from 607 to 610). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Merimont’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 68 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

610

Needs Attention

Lowest score

607

Highest score

610

Homes scored

68

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

68100%

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 Merimont — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Merimont?

Scored homes in Merimont, South San Francisco, CA (San Francisco, CA metro) average 610 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 68 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Merimont?

Scored homes in Merimont range from 607 to 610 — a 3-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 68 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Merimont?

68 scored homes (100%) in Merimont 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 Merimont?

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

How does Merimont compare to other South San Francisco neighborhoods?

Merimont averages 610 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Appian Village averages 600 (10 points lower); Sunrise averages 597 (13 points lower); St Francis Heights averages 604 (6 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 Merimont?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Merimont 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 Merimont 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 68 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Merimont?

Among 68 scored homes in Merimont, South San Francisco, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 68 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 610 neighborhood average.