Neighborhood
Hurstwood
Burien · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Hurstwood, Burien, WA. Based on 124 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 539 (ranging from 515 to 614). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Hurstwood’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 124 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
539
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
614
Homes scored
124
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
9274%
Needs Attention580–669
3226%
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 Hurstwood, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Hurstwood — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Hurstwood?
Scored homes in Hurstwood, Burien, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 539 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 124 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Hurstwood?
Scored homes in Hurstwood range from 515 to 614 — a 99-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 124 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Hurstwood?
92 scored homes (74%) in Hurstwood 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 Hurstwood?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Hurstwood boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Hurstwood compare to other Burien neighborhoods?
Hurstwood averages 539 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Inverness Heights averages 563 (24 points higher); Sound Vista averages 561 (22 points higher); Olympic Slope averages 515 (24 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 Hurstwood?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Hurstwood 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 Hurstwood 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 92 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Hurstwood?
Among 124 scored homes in Hurstwood, Burien, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 32 homes (26%); High Priority: 92 homes (74%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 539 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Burien with Cindera Score data.