Neighborhood
Highline
Burien · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Highline, Burien, WA. Based on 5,980 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 516 (ranging from 515 to 621). 2 fire stations sit inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Highline’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 5,980 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
516
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
621
Homes scored
5,980
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
5,92399%
Needs Attention580–669
571%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
2 fire stations sit directly inside the Highline boundary — about 2,989 unique scored locations per station. 2 are marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 1 mi from the neighborhood center.
North Highline Fire District Station 18 Headquarters
1243 Southwest 112th Street
EMSNorth Highline Fire District Station 19
1606 South 128th Street
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Highline, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Highline — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Highline?
Scored homes in Highline, Burien, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 516 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 5,980 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Highline?
Scored homes in Highline 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 5,980 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Highline?
5,923 scored homes (99%) in Highline 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 Highline?
2 fire stations sit inside the Highline boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include North Highline Fire District Station 18 Headquarters, North Highline Fire District Station 19. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Highline compare to other Burien neighborhoods?
Highline averages 516 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Riverton-Boulevard Park averages 520 (4 points higher); Kerrs Suburban Villa averages 517 (1 points higher); Airway Heights averages 515 (1 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 Highline?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Highline 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 Highline 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 5,923 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Highline?
Among 5,980 scored homes in Highline, Burien, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 57 homes (1%); High Priority: 5,923 homes (99%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 516 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Burien with Cindera Score data.