Neighborhood

Emerald Hills

Edmonds · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Emerald Hills, Edmonds, WA. Based on 114 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 521 (ranging from 515 to 621). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Emerald Hills’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 114 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

521

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

621

Homes scored

114

Score distribution

Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.

High Priority300–579

10895%

Needs Attention580–669

65%

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.

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Emerald Hills — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Emerald Hills?

Scored homes in Emerald Hills, Edmonds, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 521 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 114 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Emerald Hills?

Scored homes in Emerald Hills 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 114 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Emerald Hills?

108 scored homes (95%) in Emerald Hills 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 Emerald Hills?

Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Emerald Hills boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.

How does Emerald Hills compare to other Edmonds neighborhoods?

Emerald Hills averages 521 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Sea View Estates averages 515 (6 points lower); Maplewood Place averages 530 (9 points higher); Sierra Highlands averages 515 (6 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 Emerald Hills?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Emerald Hills 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 Emerald Hills improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Edmonds, 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 108 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Emerald Hills?

Among 114 scored homes in Emerald Hills, Edmonds, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 6 homes (5%); High Priority: 108 homes (95%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 521 neighborhood average.