Neighborhood
Highland Acres
Everett · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Highland Acres, Everett, WA. Based on 173 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 533 (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 Highland Acres’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 173 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
533
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
621
Homes scored
173
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
14383%
Needs Attention580–669
3017%
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 Highland Acres, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Highland Acres — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Highland Acres?
Scored homes in Highland Acres, Everett, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 533 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 173 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Highland Acres?
Scored homes in Highland Acres 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 173 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Highland Acres?
143 scored homes (83%) in Highland Acres 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 Highland Acres?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Highland Acres boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Highland Acres compare to other Everett neighborhoods?
Highland Acres averages 533 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Highland Farms averages 516 (17 points lower); Fairview Heights averages 517 (16 points lower); Evergreen Terrace averages 515 (18 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 Highland Acres?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Highland Acres 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 Highland Acres improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Everett, 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 143 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Highland Acres?
Among 173 scored homes in Highland Acres, Everett, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 30 homes (17%); High Priority: 143 homes (83%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 533 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Everett with Cindera Score data.