Neighborhood

Portola Wood South

Woodside · San Francisco, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Portola Wood South, Woodside, CA. Based on 43 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 558 (ranging from 484 to 561). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Portola Wood South’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 43 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

558

High Priority

Lowest score

484

Highest score

561

Homes scored

43

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

43100%

Needs Attention580–669

00%

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 Portola Wood South — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Portola Wood South?

Scored homes in Portola Wood South, Woodside, CA (San Francisco, CA metro) average 558 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 43 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Portola Wood South?

Scored homes in Portola Wood South range from 484 to 561 — a 77-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 43 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Portola Wood South?

43 scored homes (100%) in Portola Wood South fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

Are there fire stations inside Portola Wood South?

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

How does Portola Wood South compare to other Woodside neighborhoods?

Portola Wood South averages 558 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Meadowood averages 559 (1 points higher); Portolla Hills averages 485 (73 points lower); Hidden Valley Farm averages 554 (4 points lower). 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 Portola Wood South?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Portola Wood South 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 Portola Wood South improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Woodside, 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 43 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Portola Wood South?

Among 43 scored homes in Portola Wood South, Woodside, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 43 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 558 neighborhood average.