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
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Issaquah Highlands, ranked by Cindera Score:
1654 WESTRIDGE WAY NE
ISSAQUAH, WA 98029
621
View property1561 WESTRIDGE WAY NE
ISSAQUAH, WA 98029
621
View property1518 WESTRIDGE WAY NE
ISSAQUAH, WA 98029
621
View property1317 WESTRIDGE WAY NE
ISSAQUAH, WA 98029
621
View property1627 WESTRIDGE WAY NE
ISSAQUAH, WA 98029
621
View property1653 WESTRIDGE WAY NE
ISSAQUAH, WA 98029
621
View property
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.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Issaquah with Cindera Score data.