Neighborhood

Issaquah Highlands

Issaquah · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Issaquah Highlands, Issaquah, WA. Based on 2,436 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 584 (ranging from 539 to 621). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Issaquah Highlands’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 2,436 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

584

Needs Attention

Lowest score

539

Highest score

621

Homes scored

2,436

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

89437%

Needs Attention580–669

1,54263%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Issaquah Highlands boundary — about 2,436 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.1 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Eastside Fire and Rescue Station 73

    1280 Northeast Park Drive

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Issaquah Highlands?

Scored homes in Issaquah Highlands, Issaquah, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 584 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 2,436 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Issaquah Highlands?

Scored homes in Issaquah Highlands range from 539 to 621 — a 82-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 2,436 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Issaquah Highlands?

1,542 scored homes (63%) in Issaquah Highlands fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

How many fire stations are in Issaquah Highlands?

1 fire station sits inside the Issaquah Highlands boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Eastside Fire and Rescue Station 73. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Issaquah Highlands compare to other Issaquah neighborhoods?

Issaquah Highlands averages 584 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: North Issaquah averages 611 (27 points higher); Olde Town averages 600 (16 points higher); Gilman averages 609 (25 points higher). Block-level conditions explain much of the spread — two streets in the same city can land in different tiers.

What does a Needs Attention average mean for Issaquah Highlands?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Issaquah Highlands is making progress but has not yet reached Good Foundation as a whole. Many California homeowners in this band work toward voluntary-market placement while documenting mitigation.

How can homeowners in Issaquah Highlands improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Issaquah, 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 1,542 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Issaquah Highlands?

Among 2,436 scored homes in Issaquah Highlands, Issaquah, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1,542 homes (63%); High Priority: 894 homes (37%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 584 neighborhood average.