Neighborhood

Mercer Slough

Bellevue · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Mercer Slough, Bellevue, WA. Based on 3 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 544 (ranging from 515 to 602). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Mercer Slough’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 3 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

544

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

602

Homes scored

3

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

267%

Needs Attention580–669

133%

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.

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Mercer Slough?

Scored homes in Mercer Slough, Bellevue, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 544 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 3 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Mercer Slough?

Scored homes in Mercer Slough range from 515 to 602 — a 87-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 3 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Mercer Slough?

2 scored homes (67%) in Mercer Slough 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 Mercer Slough?

Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Mercer Slough boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.

How does Mercer Slough compare to other Bellevue neighborhoods?

Mercer Slough averages 544 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Norwood Village averages 518 (26 points lower); Renaissance averages 515 (29 points lower); Woodridge averages 518 (26 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 Mercer Slough?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Mercer Slough 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 Mercer Slough 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 2 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Mercer Slough?

Among 3 scored homes in Mercer Slough, Bellevue, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1 homes (33%); High Priority: 2 homes (67%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 544 neighborhood average.