Neighborhood

Pleasant Valley

Portland · Portland, OR

Explore wildfire readiness across Pleasant Valley, Portland, OR. Based on 3,159 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 524 (ranging from 480 to 621). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Pleasant Valley’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 3,159 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

524

High Priority

Lowest score

480

Highest score

621

Homes scored

3,159

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

2,25972%

Needs Attention580–669

90028%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Pleasant Valley boundary — about 3,159 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 1 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Portland Fire and Rescue Station 29 Powellhurst

    13310 Southeast Foster Road

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Pleasant Valley?

Scored homes in Pleasant Valley, Portland, OR (Portland, OR metro) average 524 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 3,159 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Pleasant Valley?

Scored homes in Pleasant Valley 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 3,159 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Pleasant Valley?

2,259 scored homes (72%) in Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley?

1 fire station sits inside the Pleasant Valley boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Portland Fire and Rescue Station 29 Powellhurst. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Pleasant Valley compare to other Portland neighborhoods?

Pleasant Valley averages 524 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Powellhurst-Gilbert averages 492 (32 points lower); Centennial averages 491 (33 points lower); East Portland averages 490 (34 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 Pleasant Valley?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley 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 2,259 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Pleasant Valley?

Among 3,159 scored homes in Pleasant Valley, Portland, OR, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 900 homes (28%); High Priority: 2,259 homes (72%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 524 neighborhood average.