Neighborhood

Sterling Terrace

South San Francisco · San Francisco, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Sterling Terrace, South San Francisco, CA. Based on 540 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 600 (ranging from 551 to 607). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Sterling Terrace’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 540 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

600

Needs Attention

Lowest score

551

Highest score

607

Homes scored

540

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

20%

Needs Attention580–669

538100%

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 Sterling Terrace — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Sterling Terrace?

Scored homes in Sterling Terrace, 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 540 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Sterling Terrace?

Scored homes in Sterling Terrace range from 551 to 607 — a 56-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 540 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Sterling Terrace?

538 scored homes (100%) in Sterling Terrace 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 Sterling Terrace?

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

How does Sterling Terrace compare to other South San Francisco neighborhoods?

Sterling Terrace averages 600 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Paradise Valley averages 577 (23 points lower); View Mont Terrace averages 608 (8 points higher); Terrabay Woods East Woods West averages 548 (52 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 Sterling Terrace?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Sterling Terrace 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 Sterling Terrace 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 538 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Sterling Terrace?

Among 540 scored homes in Sterling Terrace, South San Francisco, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 538 homes (100%); High Priority: 2 homes (0%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 600 neighborhood average.