Neighborhood
Lake Burien Waterfront
Burien · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Lake Burien Waterfront, Burien, WA. Based on 71 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 518 (ranging from 515 to 615). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Lake Burien Waterfront’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 71 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
518
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
615
Homes scored
71
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
6997%
Needs Attention580–669
23%
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 Lake Burien Waterfront, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Lake Burien Waterfront — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Lake Burien Waterfront?
Scored homes in Lake Burien Waterfront, Burien, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 518 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 71 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Lake Burien Waterfront?
Scored homes in Lake Burien Waterfront range from 515 to 615 — a 100-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 71 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Lake Burien Waterfront?
69 scored homes (97%) in Lake Burien Waterfront 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 Lake Burien Waterfront?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Lake Burien Waterfront boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Lake Burien Waterfront compare to other Burien neighborhoods?
Lake Burien Waterfront averages 518 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Lakewood Terrace averages 515 (3 points lower); Gunthers Highland View averages 515 (3 points lower); Gregory Manor averages 515 (3 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 Lake Burien Waterfront?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Lake Burien Waterfront 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 Lake Burien Waterfront 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 69 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Lake Burien Waterfront?
Among 71 scored homes in Lake Burien Waterfront, Burien, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 2 homes (3%); High Priority: 69 homes (97%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 518 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Burien with Cindera Score data.