Neighborhood
Highland Ridge
Brier · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Highland Ridge, Brier, WA. Based on 9 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 526 (ranging from 515 to 612). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Highland Ridge’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 9 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
526
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
612
Homes scored
9
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
889%
Needs Attention580–669
111%
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 Highland Ridge, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Highland Ridge — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Highland Ridge?
Scored homes in Highland Ridge, Brier, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 526 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 9 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Highland Ridge?
Scored homes in Highland Ridge range from 515 to 612 — a 97-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 9 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Highland Ridge?
8 scored homes (89%) in Highland Ridge 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 Highland Ridge?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Highland Ridge boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Highland Ridge compare to other Brier neighborhoods?
Highland Ridge averages 526 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Balsam Park averages 523 (3 points lower); Carlson Ranch averages 515 (11 points lower); Castle Crest averages 521 (5 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 Highland Ridge?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Highland Ridge 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 Highland Ridge improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Brier, 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 8 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Highland Ridge?
Among 9 scored homes in Highland Ridge, Brier, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1 homes (11%); High Priority: 8 homes (89%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 526 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Brier with Cindera Score data.