Neighborhood
Lakeland
Auburn · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Lakeland, Auburn, WA. Based on 843 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 603 (ranging from 515 to 621). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Lakeland’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 843 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
603
Needs Attention
Lowest score
515
Highest score
621
Homes scored
843
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
9111%
Needs Attention580–669
75289%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Lakeland boundary — about 843 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 1.2 mi from the neighborhood center.
Valley Regional Fire Authority Fire Station 33 Lakeland Hills / Lake Tapps
500 182nd Avenue East
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Lakeland, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Lakeland — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Lakeland?
Scored homes in Lakeland, Auburn, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 603 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 843 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Lakeland?
Scored homes in Lakeland range from 515 to 621 — a 106-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 843 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Lakeland?
752 scored homes (89%) in Lakeland fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
How many fire stations are in Lakeland?
1 fire station sits inside the Lakeland boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Valley Regional Fire Authority Fire Station 33 Lakeland Hills / Lake Tapps. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Lakeland compare to other Auburn neighborhoods?
Lakeland averages 603 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Southeast Auburn averages 615 (12 points higher); South Auburn averages 588 (15 points lower); Plateau averages 612 (9 points higher). Block-level conditions explain much of the spread — two streets in the same city can land in different tiers.
What does a Needs Attention average mean for Lakeland?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Lakeland is making progress but has not yet reached Good Foundation as a whole. Many California homeowners in this band work toward voluntary-market placement while documenting mitigation.
How can homeowners in Lakeland 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 752 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Lakeland?
Among 843 scored homes in Lakeland, Auburn, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 752 homes (89%); High Priority: 91 homes (11%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 603 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Auburn with Cindera Score data.