Neighborhood
Kennedy Vista
Burien · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Kennedy Vista, Burien, WA. Based on 21 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 Kennedy Vista’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 21 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
21
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
21100%
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 Kennedy Vista, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Kennedy Vista — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Kennedy Vista?
Scored homes in Kennedy Vista, 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 21 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Kennedy Vista?
Scored homes in Kennedy Vista 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 21 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Kennedy Vista?
21 scored homes (100%) in Kennedy Vista 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 Kennedy Vista?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Kennedy Vista boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Kennedy Vista compare to other Burien neighborhoods?
Kennedy Vista averages 515 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Glenview Terrace averages 515 (about the same); Gillum Hilltop averages 515 (about the same); Florence Acres averages 515 (about the same). 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 Kennedy Vista?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Kennedy Vista 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 Kennedy Vista 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 21 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Kennedy Vista?
Among 21 scored homes in Kennedy Vista, Burien, WA, tier counts are: High Priority: 21 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 515 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Burien with Cindera Score data.