Neighborhood

Portsmouth

Portland · Portland, OR

Explore wildfire readiness across Portsmouth, Portland, OR. Based on 2,515 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 490 (ranging from 480 to 620). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Portsmouth’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 2,515 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

490

High Priority

Lowest score

480

Highest score

620

Homes scored

2,515

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

2,506100%

Needs Attention580–669

90%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Portsmouth boundary — about 2,492 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.4 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Portland Fire and Rescue Station 26 Portsmouth - University Park

    5247 North Lombard Street

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Portsmouth?

Scored homes in Portsmouth, 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 2,515 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Portsmouth?

Scored homes in Portsmouth range from 480 to 620 — a 140-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 2,515 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Portsmouth?

2,506 scored homes (100%) in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?

1 fire station sits inside the Portsmouth boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Portland Fire and Rescue Station 26 Portsmouth - University Park. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Portsmouth compare to other Portland neighborhoods?

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

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 2,506 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Portsmouth?

Among 2,515 scored homes in Portsmouth, Portland, OR, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 9 homes (0%); High Priority: 2,506 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 490 neighborhood average.