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
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Forest Park, ranked by Cindera Score:
10734 NW OLD CORNELIUS PASS RD
PORTLAND, OR 97231
621
View property13118 NW OLD GERMANTOWN RD
PORTLAND, OR 97231
621
View property11323 NW SKYLINE BLVD
PORTLAND, OR 97231
621
View property9205 NW KAISER RD
PORTLAND, OR 97231
621
View property10805 NW SKYLINE BLVD
PORTLAND, OR 97231
621
View property13515 NW GERMANTOWN RD
PORTLAND, OR 97231
621
View property
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.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Portland with Cindera Score data.