Neighborhood

University Park

Portland · Portland, OR

Explore wildfire readiness across University Park, Portland, OR. Based on 1,812 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 490 (ranging from 485 to 608). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put University Park’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 1,812 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

490

High Priority

Lowest score

485

Highest score

608

Homes scored

1,812

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

1,811100%

Needs Attention580–669

10%

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 University Park — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in University Park?

Scored homes in University Park, 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 1,812 home scores.

How much do scores vary within University Park?

Scored homes in University Park range from 485 to 608 — a 123-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 1,812 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in University Park?

1,811 scored homes (100%) in University Park 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 University Park?

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

How does University Park compare to other Portland neighborhoods?

University Park averages 490 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Portsmouth averages 490 (about the same); Northwest Industrial averages 621 (131 points higher); Cathedral Park averages 578 (88 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 University Park?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in University Park 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 University Park 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 1,811 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for University Park?

Among 1,812 scored homes in University Park, Portland, OR, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1 homes (0%); High Priority: 1,811 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 490 neighborhood average.