Neighborhood

Factoria

Bellevue · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Factoria, Bellevue, WA. Based on 368 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 596 (ranging from 515 to 621). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Factoria’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 368 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

596

Needs Attention

Lowest score

515

Highest score

621

Homes scored

368

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

7220%

Needs Attention580–669

29680%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Factoria boundary — about 368 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.2 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Bellevue Fire Department Station 4

    4216 Factoria Boulevard Southeast

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Factoria — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Factoria?

Scored homes in Factoria, Bellevue, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 596 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 368 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Factoria?

Scored homes in Factoria 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 368 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Factoria?

296 scored homes (80%) in Factoria 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 Factoria?

1 fire station sits inside the Factoria boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Bellevue Fire Department Station 4. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Factoria compare to other Bellevue neighborhoods?

Factoria averages 596 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Monthaven averages 518 (78 points lower); Mockingbird Hill averages 521 (75 points lower); Greenwich Crest averages 520 (76 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 Factoria?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Factoria 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 Factoria improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Bellevue, 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 296 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Factoria?

Among 368 scored homes in Factoria, Bellevue, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 296 homes (80%); High Priority: 72 homes (20%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 596 neighborhood average.