Neighborhood

Downtown Auburn

Auburn · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Downtown Auburn, Auburn, WA. Based on 359 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 515 (ranging from 515 to 613). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Downtown Auburn’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 359 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

515

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

613

Homes scored

359

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

358100%

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 Downtown Auburn — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Downtown Auburn?

Scored homes in Downtown Auburn, Auburn, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 515 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 359 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Downtown Auburn?

Scored homes in Downtown Auburn range from 515 to 613 — a 98-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 359 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Downtown Auburn?

358 scored homes (100%) in Downtown Auburn 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 Downtown Auburn?

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

How does Downtown Auburn compare to other Auburn neighborhoods?

Downtown Auburn averages 515 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: South Auburn averages 588 (73 points higher); North Auburn averages 552 (37 points higher); West Hill averages 530 (15 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 Downtown Auburn?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Downtown Auburn 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 Downtown Auburn improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Auburn, WA 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 358 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Downtown Auburn?

Among 359 scored homes in Downtown Auburn, Auburn, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1 homes (0%); High Priority: 358 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 515 neighborhood average.