Neighborhood

Forest Park

Portland · Portland, OR

Explore wildfire readiness across Forest Park, Portland, OR. Based on 979 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 613 (ranging from 480 to 621). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Forest Park’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 979 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

613

Needs Attention

Lowest score

480

Highest score

621

Homes scored

979

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

51%

Needs Attention580–669

97499%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Forest Park boundary — about 979 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 2 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Portland Fire and Rescue Station 27 Forest Heights

    3130 Northwest Skyline Boulevard

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Forest Park?

Scored homes in Forest Park, Portland, OR (Portland, OR metro) average 613 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 979 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Forest Park?

Scored homes in Forest Park 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 979 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Forest Park?

974 scored homes (99%) in Forest Park 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 Forest Park?

1 fire station sits inside the Forest Park boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Portland Fire and Rescue Station 27 Forest Heights. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Forest Park compare to other Portland neighborhoods?

Forest Park averages 613 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Linnton averages 606 (7 points lower); Northwest Heights averages 600 (13 points lower); Cathedral Park averages 578 (35 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 Forest Park?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Forest Park 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 Forest Park 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 974 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Forest Park?

Among 979 scored homes in Forest Park, Portland, OR, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 974 homes (99%); High Priority: 5 homes (1%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 613 neighborhood average.