Neighborhood
Rossmoor
Walnut Creek · Concord, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Rossmoor, Walnut Creek, CA. Based on 3 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 539 (ranging from 503 to 603). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Rossmoor’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 3 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
539
High Priority
Lowest score
503
Highest score
603
Homes scored
3
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
267%
Needs Attention580–669
133%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Rossmoor boundary — about 3 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.8 mi from the neighborhood center.
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Station 3
1520 Rossmoor Parkway
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Rossmoor, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Rossmoor — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Rossmoor?
Scored homes in Rossmoor, Walnut Creek, CA (Concord, CA metro) average 539 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 3 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Rossmoor?
Scored homes in Rossmoor range from 503 to 603 — a 100-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 3 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Rossmoor?
2 scored homes (67%) in Rossmoor fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
How many fire stations are in Rossmoor?
1 fire station sits inside the Rossmoor boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Station 3. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Rossmoor compare to other Walnut Creek neighborhoods?
Rossmoor averages 539 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Downtown Walnut Creek averages 599 (60 points higher); Lower Lakewood averages 597 (58 points higher); The Keys averages 610 (71 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 Rossmoor?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Rossmoor 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 Rossmoor 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 High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Rossmoor?
Among 3 scored homes in Rossmoor, Walnut Creek, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1 homes (33%); High Priority: 2 homes (67%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 539 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Walnut Creek with Cindera Score data.