Neighborhood

North Portland

Portland · Portland, OR

Explore wildfire readiness across North Portland, Portland, OR. Based on 1 home score, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 485 (ranging from 485 to 485). 5 fire stations sit inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put North Portland’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

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

Average score

485

High Priority

Lowest score

485

Highest score

485

Homes scored

1

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

1100%

Needs Attention580–669

00%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

5 fire stations sit directly inside the North Portland boundary — about 0.2 unique scored location per station. 5 are marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 1.3 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Portland Fire and Rescue Station 17 Hayden Island

    848 North Tomahawk Island Drive

    EMS
  • Portland Fire and Rescue Station 22 Saint Johns

    7205 North Alta Avenue

    EMS
  • Portland Fire and Rescue Station 24 Swan Island

    4515 North Maryland Avenue

    EMS
  • Portland Fire and Rescue Station 26 Portsmouth - University Park

    5247 North Lombard Street

    EMS
  • Portland Fire and Rescue Station 8 Kenton

    7134 North Maryland Avenue

    EMS

Top performing properties

The most fire-hardened properties in North Portland, ranked by Cindera Score:

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in North Portland?

Scored homes in North Portland, Portland, OR (Portland, OR metro) average 485 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 1 home score.

Which score tier has the most homes in North Portland?

1 scored homes (100%) in North Portland 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 North Portland?

5 fire stations sit inside the North Portland boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Portland Fire and Rescue Station 17 Hayden Island, Portland Fire and Rescue Station 22 Saint Johns, Portland Fire and Rescue Station 24 Swan Island and 2 more. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does North Portland compare to other Portland neighborhoods?

North Portland averages 485 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Portsmouth averages 490 (5 points higher); Kenton averages 490 (5 points higher); University Park averages 490 (5 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 North Portland?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in North Portland 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 North Portland 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 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for North Portland?

Among 1 scored homes in North Portland, Portland, OR, tier counts are: High Priority: 1 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 485 neighborhood average.