Neighborhood

Downtown Portland

Portland · Portland, OR

Explore wildfire readiness across Downtown Portland, Portland, OR. Based on 2,025 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 490 (ranging from 485 to 490). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Downtown Portland’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 2,025 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

490

High Priority

Lowest score

485

Highest score

490

Homes scored

2,025

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

2,025100%

Needs Attention580–669

00%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Downtown Portland boundary — about 1,973 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.3 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Portland Fire and Rescue Station 4 Portland State University

    511 Southwest College Street

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Downtown Portland — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Downtown Portland?

Scored homes in Downtown Portland, Portland, OR (Portland, OR metro) average 490 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 2,025 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Downtown Portland?

Scored homes in Downtown Portland range from 485 to 490 — a 5-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 2,025 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Downtown Portland?

2,025 scored homes (100%) in Downtown Portland 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 Downtown Portland?

1 fire station sits inside the Downtown Portland boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Portland Fire and Rescue Station 4 Portland State University. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Downtown Portland compare to other Portland neighborhoods?

Downtown Portland averages 490 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Goose Hollow averages 532 (42 points higher); Old Town Chinatown averages 490 (about the same); Pearl averages 490 (about the same). 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 Downtown Portland?

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

High-impact steps in Portland, 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 2,025 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Downtown Portland?

Among 2,025 scored homes in Downtown Portland, Portland, OR, tier counts are: High Priority: 2,025 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 490 neighborhood average.