Neighborhood
Ferncliff
Bainbridge Island · Bremerton, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Ferncliff, Bainbridge Island, WA. Based on 341 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 599 (ranging from 515 to 621). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Ferncliff’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 341 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
599
Needs Attention
Lowest score
515
Highest score
621
Homes scored
341
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
6318%
Needs Attention580–669
27882%
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.
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Ferncliff, ranked by Cindera Score:
9225 CEDAR ST NE
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA 98110
621
View property8509 FERNCLIFF AVE NE
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA 98110
621
View property8507 FERNCLIFF AVE NE
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA 98110
621
View property8641 FERNCLIFF AVE NE
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA 98110
621
View property8560 GRAND AVE NE
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA 98110
621
View property9700 NE YAQUINA AVE
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA 98110
621
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Ferncliff — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Ferncliff?
Scored homes in Ferncliff, Bainbridge Island, WA (Bremerton, WA metro) average 599 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 341 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Ferncliff?
Scored homes in Ferncliff 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 341 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Ferncliff?
278 scored homes (82%) in Ferncliff fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
Are there fire stations inside Ferncliff?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Ferncliff boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Ferncliff compare to other Bainbridge Island neighborhoods?
Ferncliff averages 599 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: NorthTown Woods averages 619 (20 points higher); Blue Heron Hill averages 619 (20 points higher); Wing Point North averages 529 (70 points lower). 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 Ferncliff?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Ferncliff 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 Ferncliff improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Bainbridge Island, 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 278 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Ferncliff?
Among 341 scored homes in Ferncliff, Bainbridge Island, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 278 homes (82%); High Priority: 63 homes (18%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 599 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Bainbridge Island with Cindera Score data.