Neighborhood

Madison South

Portland · Portland, OR

Explore wildfire readiness across Madison South, Portland, OR. Based on 1,990 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 491 (ranging from 490 to 621). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Madison South’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 1,990 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

491

High Priority

Lowest score

490

Highest score

621

Homes scored

1,990

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

1,97099%

Needs Attention580–669

201%

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 Madison South — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Madison South?

Scored homes in Madison South, Portland, OR (Portland, OR metro) average 491 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 1,990 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Madison South?

Scored homes in Madison South range from 490 to 621 — a 131-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 1,990 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Madison South?

1,970 scored homes (99%) in Madison South fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

Are there fire stations inside Madison South?

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

How does Madison South compare to other Portland neighborhoods?

Madison South averages 491 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Roseway averages 490 (1 points lower); Woodland Park averages 490 (1 points lower); Parkrose Heights averages 490 (1 points lower). 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 Madison South?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Madison South 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 Madison South 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 1,970 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Madison South?

Among 1,990 scored homes in Madison South, Portland, OR, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 20 homes (1%); High Priority: 1,970 homes (99%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 491 neighborhood average.