Neighborhood

Hillside

Portland · Portland, OR

Explore wildfire readiness across Hillside, Portland, OR. Based on 1,018 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 603 (ranging from 589 to 615). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Hillside’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 1,018 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

603

Needs Attention

Lowest score

589

Highest score

615

Homes scored

1,018

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

1,018100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

No fire stations were found inside this neighborhood boundary.

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Hillside?

Scored homes in Hillside, Portland, OR (Portland, OR metro) average 603 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 1,018 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Hillside?

Scored homes in Hillside range from 589 to 615 — a 26-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 1,018 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Hillside?

1,018 scored homes (100%) in Hillside fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

Are there fire stations inside Hillside?

Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Hillside boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.

How does Hillside compare to other Portland neighborhoods?

Hillside averages 603 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Arlington Heights averages 611 (8 points higher); Northwest District averages 572 (31 points lower); Sylvan-Highlands averages 614 (11 points higher). 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 Hillside?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Hillside 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 Hillside 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 1,018 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Hillside?

Among 1,018 scored homes in Hillside, Portland, OR, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1,018 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 603 neighborhood average.