Neighborhood
Northgate
Walnut Creek · Concord, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Northgate, Walnut Creek, CA. Based on 2 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 603 (ranging from 595 to 611). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Northgate’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 2 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
603
Needs Attention
Lowest score
595
Highest score
611
Homes scored
2
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
2100%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Northgate boundary — about 2 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.4 mi from the neighborhood center.
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Station 7
1050 Walnut Avenue
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Northgate, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Northgate — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Northgate?
Scored homes in Northgate, Walnut Creek, CA (Concord, CA metro) average 603 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 2 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Northgate?
Scored homes in Northgate range from 595 to 611 — a 16-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 2 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Northgate?
2 scored homes (100%) in Northgate 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 Northgate?
1 fire station sits inside the Northgate boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Station 7. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Northgate compare to other Walnut Creek neighborhoods?
Northgate averages 603 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Scottsdale averages 602 (1 points lower); Woodlands averages 592 (11 points lower); Bancroft Village averages 610 (7 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 Northgate?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Northgate 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 Northgate improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Walnut Creek, 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 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Northgate?
Among 2 scored homes in Northgate, Walnut Creek, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 2 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 603 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Walnut Creek with Cindera Score data.