Neighborhood
Poplar Grove
Brier · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Poplar Grove, Brier, WA. Based on 26 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 519 (ranging from 515 to 620). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Poplar Grove’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 26 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
519
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
620
Homes scored
26
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
2596%
Needs Attention580–669
14%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Poplar Grove boundary — about 26 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.1 mi from the neighborhood center.
South County Fire Station 18 Brier
21206 Poplar Way
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Poplar Grove, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Poplar Grove — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Poplar Grove?
Scored homes in Poplar Grove, Brier, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 519 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 26 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Poplar Grove?
Scored homes in Poplar Grove range from 515 to 620 — a 105-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 26 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Poplar Grove?
25 scored homes (96%) in Poplar Grove fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
How many fire stations are in Poplar Grove?
1 fire station sits inside the Poplar Grove boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include South County Fire Station 18 Brier. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Poplar Grove compare to other Brier neighborhoods?
Poplar Grove averages 519 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Brier Ridge averages 515 (4 points lower); Countryside averages 515 (4 points lower); Poplar Glen averages 515 (4 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 Poplar Grove?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Poplar Grove 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 Poplar Grove 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 25 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Poplar Grove?
Among 26 scored homes in Poplar Grove, Brier, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1 homes (4%); High Priority: 25 homes (96%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 519 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Brier with Cindera Score data.