Neighborhood
Hughes Shorewood
Burien · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Hughes Shorewood, Burien, WA. Based on 27 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 515 (ranging from 515 to 515). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Hughes Shorewood’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 27 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
515
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
515
Homes scored
27
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
27100%
Needs Attention580–669
00%
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 Hughes Shorewood, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Hughes Shorewood — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Hughes Shorewood?
Scored homes in Hughes Shorewood, Burien, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 515 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 27 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Hughes Shorewood?
Scored homes in Hughes Shorewood range from 515 to 515 — a 0-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 27 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Hughes Shorewood?
27 scored homes (100%) in Hughes Shorewood 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 Hughes Shorewood?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Hughes Shorewood boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Hughes Shorewood compare to other Burien neighborhoods?
Hughes Shorewood averages 515 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Shorewood Heights Estates averages 515 (about the same); Seamount averages 531 (16 points higher); Kerrs Suburban Villa averages 517 (2 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 Hughes Shorewood?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Hughes Shorewood 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 Hughes Shorewood 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 27 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Hughes Shorewood?
Among 27 scored homes in Hughes Shorewood, Burien, WA, tier counts are: High Priority: 27 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 515 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Burien with Cindera Score data.