Neighborhood

Overlook

Portland · Portland, OR

Explore wildfire readiness across Overlook, Portland, OR. Based on 2,366 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 491 (ranging from 480 to 621). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Overlook’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 2,366 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

491

High Priority

Lowest score

480

Highest score

621

Homes scored

2,366

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

2,35499%

Needs Attention580–669

121%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Overlook boundary — about 2,364 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.8 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Portland Fire and Rescue Station 24 Swan Island

    4515 North Maryland Avenue

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Overlook?

Scored homes in Overlook, 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 2,366 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Overlook?

Scored homes in Overlook 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 2,366 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Overlook?

2,354 scored homes (99%) in Overlook 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 Overlook?

1 fire station sits inside the Overlook boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Portland Fire and Rescue Station 24 Swan Island. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Overlook compare to other Portland neighborhoods?

Overlook averages 491 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Arbor Lodge averages 490 (1 points lower); Humboldt averages 490 (1 points lower); Boise 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 Overlook?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Overlook 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 Overlook 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 2,354 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Overlook?

Among 2,366 scored homes in Overlook, Portland, OR, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 12 homes (1%); High Priority: 2,354 homes (99%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 491 neighborhood average.