Neighborhood
Emondale
Burien · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Emondale, Burien, WA. Based on 37 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 525 (ranging from 515 to 608). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Emondale’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 37 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
525
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
608
Homes scored
37
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
3389%
Needs Attention580–669
411%
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 Emondale, ranked by Cindera Score:
2240 SW 156TH ST
BURIEN, WA 98166
608
View property15442 MAPLEWILD AVE SW
BURIEN, WA 98166
607
View property15434 MAPLEWILD AVE SW
BURIEN, WA 98166
607
View property15401 22ND AVE SW
BURIEN, WA 98166
602
View property2221 SW 154TH ST
BURIEN, WA 98166
515
View property2250 SW 156TH ST
BURIEN, WA 98166
515
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Emondale — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Emondale?
Scored homes in Emondale, Burien, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 525 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 37 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Emondale?
Scored homes in Emondale range from 515 to 608 — a 93-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 37 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Emondale?
33 scored homes (89%) in Emondale 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 Emondale?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Emondale boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Emondale compare to other Burien neighborhoods?
Emondale averages 525 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Gunthers Buena Vista averages 520 (5 points lower); Wasaga Park averages 580 (55 points higher); No-Ko-Mis Park averages 546 (21 points higher). 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 Emondale?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Emondale 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 Emondale improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Burien, 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 33 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Emondale?
Among 37 scored homes in Emondale, Burien, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 4 homes (11%); High Priority: 33 homes (89%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 525 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Burien with Cindera Score data.