Neighborhood
Hillsdale
Portland · Portland, OR
Explore wildfire readiness across Hillsdale, Portland, OR. Based on 2,751 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 500 (ranging from 480 to 621). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Hillsdale’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 2,751 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
500
High Priority
Lowest score
480
Highest score
621
Homes scored
2,751
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
2,49791%
Needs Attention580–669
2549%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Hillsdale boundary — about 2,750 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.1 mi from the neighborhood center.
Portland Fire and Rescue Station 5 Hillsdale
1505 Southwest DeWitt Street
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Hillsdale, ranked by Cindera Score:
2400 SW RICHARDSON ST
PORTLAND, OR 97239
621
View property4700 SW NORTHWOOD AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97239
615
View property7302 SW CAPITOL HILL RD
PORTLAND, OR 97219
615
View property7334 SW CAPITOL HILL RD
PORTLAND, OR 97219
615
View property7329 SW 19TH AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97219
615
View property5870 SW RALSTON DR
PORTLAND, OR 97239
614
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Hillsdale — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Hillsdale?
Scored homes in Hillsdale, Portland, OR (Portland, OR metro) average 500 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 2,751 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Hillsdale?
Scored homes in Hillsdale 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 2,751 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Hillsdale?
2,497 scored homes (91%) in Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale?
1 fire station sits inside the Hillsdale boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Portland Fire and Rescue Station 5 Hillsdale. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Hillsdale compare to other Portland neighborhoods?
Hillsdale averages 500 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Healy Heights averages 494 (6 points lower); South Burlingame averages 494 (6 points lower); Homestead averages 502 (2 points higher). 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 Hillsdale?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale 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 2,497 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Hillsdale?
Among 2,751 scored homes in Hillsdale, Portland, OR, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 254 homes (9%); High Priority: 2,497 homes (91%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 500 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Portland with Cindera Score data.