Neighborhood

Westborough

South San Francisco · San Francisco, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Westborough, South San Francisco, CA. Based on 2,862 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 603 (ranging from 597 to 611). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Westborough’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 2,862 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

603

Needs Attention

Lowest score

597

Highest score

611

Homes scored

2,862

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

2,862100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Westborough boundary — about 2,758 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.2 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • South San Francisco Fire Department Station 64

    2350 Galway Drive

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Westborough?

Scored homes in Westborough, South San Francisco, CA (San Francisco, CA metro) average 603 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 2,862 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Westborough?

Scored homes in Westborough range from 597 to 611 — a 14-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 2,862 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Westborough?

2,862 scored homes (100%) in Westborough 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 Westborough?

1 fire station sits inside the Westborough boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include South San Francisco Fire Department Station 64. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Westborough compare to other South San Francisco neighborhoods?

Westborough averages 603 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Galway Place averages 597 (6 points lower); Marbella averages 597 (6 points lower); St Francis Heights averages 604 (1 points higher). 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 Westborough?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Westborough 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 Westborough 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 2,862 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Westborough?

Among 2,862 scored homes in Westborough, South San Francisco, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 2,862 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 603 neighborhood average.