Neighborhood
Hillaire
Bellevue · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Hillaire, Bellevue, WA. Based on 65 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 538 (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 Hillaire’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 65 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
538
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
621
Homes scored
65
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
5178%
Needs Attention580–669
1422%
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 Hillaire, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Hillaire — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Hillaire?
Scored homes in Hillaire, Bellevue, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 538 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 65 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Hillaire?
Scored homes in Hillaire 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 65 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Hillaire?
51 scored homes (78%) in Hillaire 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 Hillaire?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Hillaire boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Hillaire compare to other Bellevue neighborhoods?
Hillaire averages 538 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Cherrywood averages 515 (23 points lower); Valley Green averages 518 (20 points lower); Fox Glen averages 516 (22 points lower). 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 Hillaire?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Hillaire 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 Hillaire 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 51 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Hillaire?
Among 65 scored homes in Hillaire, Bellevue, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 14 homes (22%); High Priority: 51 homes (78%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 538 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Bellevue with Cindera Score data.