Neighborhood

Paradise Valley

South San Francisco · San Francisco, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Paradise Valley, South San Francisco, CA. Based on 541 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 577 (ranging from 541 to 607). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Paradise Valley’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 541 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

577

High Priority

Lowest score

541

Highest score

607

Homes scored

541

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

19837%

Needs Attention580–669

34363%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Paradise Valley boundary — about 417 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.4 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • South San Francisco Fire Department Station 65

    1151 South San Francisco Drive

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Paradise Valley — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Paradise Valley?

Scored homes in Paradise Valley, South San Francisco, CA (San Francisco, CA metro) average 577 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 541 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Paradise Valley?

Scored homes in Paradise Valley range from 541 to 607 — a 66-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 541 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Paradise Valley?

343 scored homes (63%) in Paradise Valley 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 Paradise Valley?

1 fire station sits inside the Paradise Valley boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include South San Francisco Fire Department Station 65. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Paradise Valley compare to other South San Francisco neighborhoods?

Paradise Valley averages 577 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Terrabay Woods East Woods West averages 548 (29 points lower); Sterling Terrace averages 600 (23 points higher); Hillside Terrace averages 587 (10 points higher). Block-level conditions explain much of the spread — two streets in the same city can land in different tiers.

What does a High Priority average mean for Paradise Valley?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Paradise Valley still have significant wildfire readiness work ahead. Cindera prioritizes the highest-impact hardening actions block by block so homeowners can move into higher tiers over time.

How can homeowners in Paradise Valley 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 343 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Paradise Valley?

Among 541 scored homes in Paradise Valley, South San Francisco, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 343 homes (63%); High Priority: 198 homes (37%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 577 neighborhood average.