Neighborhood

Gresham-Northwest

Gresham · Portland, OR

Explore wildfire readiness across Gresham-Northwest, Gresham, OR. Based on 1,778 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 563 (ranging from 485 to 621). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Gresham-Northwest’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 1,778 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

563

High Priority

Lowest score

485

Highest score

621

Homes scored

1,778

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

72541%

Needs Attention580–669

1,05359%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Gresham-Northwest boundary — about 1,778 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.6 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Gresham Fire and Emergency Services Station 71

    1333 Northwest Eastman Parkway

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Gresham-Northwest?

Scored homes in Gresham-Northwest, Gresham, OR (Portland, OR metro) average 563 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 1,778 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Gresham-Northwest?

Scored homes in Gresham-Northwest range from 485 to 621 — a 136-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 1,778 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Gresham-Northwest?

1,053 scored homes (59%) in Gresham-Northwest 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 Gresham-Northwest?

1 fire station sits inside the Gresham-Northwest boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Gresham Fire and Emergency Services Station 71. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Gresham-Northwest compare to other Gresham neighborhoods?

Gresham-Northwest averages 563 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Holly Brook averages 610 (47 points higher); Downtown Gresham averages 614 (51 points higher); Gresham-Centennial averages 491 (72 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 Gresham-Northwest?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Gresham-Northwest 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 Gresham-Northwest improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Gresham, OR 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 1,053 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Gresham-Northwest?

Among 1,778 scored homes in Gresham-Northwest, Gresham, OR, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1,053 homes (59%); High Priority: 725 homes (41%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 563 neighborhood average.