Neighborhood

Montavilla

Portland · Portland, OR

Explore wildfire readiness across Montavilla, Portland, OR. Based on 5,357 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 490 (ranging from 480 to 621). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Montavilla’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 5,357 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

490

High Priority

Lowest score

480

Highest score

621

Homes scored

5,357

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

5,354100%

Needs Attention580–669

30%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Montavilla boundary — about 5,355 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.6 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Portland Fire and Rescue Station 19 - Mount Tabor

    7301 East Burnside Street

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Montavilla?

Scored homes in Montavilla, Portland, OR (Portland, OR metro) average 490 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 5,357 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Montavilla?

Scored homes in Montavilla 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 5,357 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Montavilla?

5,354 scored homes (100%) in Montavilla 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 Montavilla?

1 fire station sits inside the Montavilla boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Portland Fire and Rescue Station 19 - Mount Tabor. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Montavilla compare to other Portland neighborhoods?

Montavilla averages 490 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Mt. Tabor averages 491 (1 points higher); Woodland Park averages 490 (about the same); North Tabor averages 490 (about the same). 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 Montavilla?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Montavilla 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 Montavilla 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 5,354 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Montavilla?

Among 5,357 scored homes in Montavilla, Portland, OR, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 3 homes (0%); High Priority: 5,354 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 490 neighborhood average.