Neighborhood

Gresham-Southwest

Gresham · Portland, OR

Explore wildfire readiness across Gresham-Southwest, Gresham, OR. Based on 3,170 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 608 (ranging from 480 to 621). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Gresham-Southwest’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 3,170 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

608

Needs Attention

Lowest score

480

Highest score

621

Homes scored

3,170

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

712%

Needs Attention580–669

3,09998%

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-Southwest boundary — about 3,168 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.4 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Gresham Fire and Emergency Services Station 73

    2301 Southwest Pleasant View Drive

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Gresham-Southwest?

Scored homes in Gresham-Southwest, Gresham, OR (Portland, OR metro) average 608 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 3,170 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Gresham-Southwest?

Scored homes in Gresham-Southwest range from 480 to 621 — a 141-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 3,170 scored properties.

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

3,099 scored homes (98%) in Gresham-Southwest 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-Southwest?

1 fire station sits inside the Gresham-Southwest boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Gresham Fire and Emergency Services Station 73. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Gresham-Southwest compare to other Gresham neighborhoods?

Gresham-Southwest averages 608 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Holly Brook averages 610 (2 points higher); Gresham Butte averages 607 (1 points lower); Gresham-Centennial averages 491 (117 points lower). 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 Gresham-Southwest?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Gresham-Southwest 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 Gresham-Southwest 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 3,099 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Gresham-Southwest?

Among 3,170 scored homes in Gresham-Southwest, Gresham, OR, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 3,099 homes (98%); High Priority: 71 homes (2%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 608 neighborhood average.