Neighborhood

South Portland

Portland · Portland, OR

Explore wildfire readiness across South Portland, Portland, OR. Based on 2,102 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 492 (ranging from 485 to 607). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put South Portland’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 2,102 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

492

High Priority

Lowest score

485

Highest score

607

Homes scored

2,102

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

2,05798%

Needs Attention580–669

452%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

No fire stations were found inside this neighborhood boundary.

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in South Portland?

Scored homes in South Portland, Portland, OR (Portland, OR metro) average 492 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 2,102 home scores.

How much do scores vary within South Portland?

Scored homes in South Portland range from 485 to 607 — a 122-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 2,102 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in South Portland?

2,057 scored homes (98%) in South Portland fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

Are there fire stations inside South Portland?

Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the South Portland boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.

How does South Portland compare to other Portland neighborhoods?

South Portland averages 492 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Homestead averages 502 (10 points higher); Brooklyn averages 490 (2 points lower); Healy Heights averages 494 (2 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 South Portland?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in South 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 South 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 2,057 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for South Portland?

Among 2,102 scored homes in South Portland, Portland, OR, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 45 homes (2%); High Priority: 2,057 homes (98%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 492 neighborhood average.