Neighborhood
South Auburn
Auburn · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across South Auburn, Auburn, WA. Based on 2,544 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 588 (ranging from 515 to 620). 2 fire stations sit inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put South Auburn’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 2,544 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
588
Needs Attention
Lowest score
515
Highest score
620
Homes scored
2,544
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
62925%
Needs Attention580–669
1,91575%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
2 fire stations sit directly inside the South Auburn boundary — about 1,272 unique scored locations per station. 2 are marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.5 mi from the neighborhood center.
Valley Regional Fire Authority Fire Station 32 South Auburn
1951 R Street Southeast
EMSValley Regional Fire Authority Fire Station 35
2905 C Street Southwest
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in South Auburn, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for South Auburn — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in South Auburn?
Scored homes in South Auburn, Auburn, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 588 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 2,544 home scores.
How much do scores vary within South Auburn?
Scored homes in South Auburn range from 515 to 620 — a 105-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 2,544 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in South Auburn?
1,915 scored homes (75%) in South Auburn 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 South Auburn?
2 fire stations sit inside the South Auburn boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Valley Regional Fire Authority Fire Station 32 South Auburn, Valley Regional Fire Authority Fire Station 35. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does South Auburn compare to other Auburn neighborhoods?
South Auburn averages 588 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Downtown Auburn averages 515 (73 points lower); Plateau averages 612 (24 points higher); Lakeland averages 603 (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 Needs Attention average mean for South Auburn?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means South Auburn 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 South 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 1,915 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for South Auburn?
Among 2,544 scored homes in South Auburn, Auburn, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1,915 homes (75%); High Priority: 629 homes (25%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 588 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Auburn with Cindera Score data.