Neighborhood

Central Kenmore

Kenmore · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Central Kenmore, Kenmore, WA. Based on 97 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 516 (ranging from 515 to 612). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Central Kenmore’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 97 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

516

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

612

Homes scored

97

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

9699%

Needs Attention580–669

11%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Central Kenmore boundary — about 96 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.3 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Northshore Fire Department Station 51

    7220 Northeast 181st Street

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Central Kenmore?

Scored homes in Central Kenmore, Kenmore, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 516 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 97 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Central Kenmore?

Scored homes in Central Kenmore range from 515 to 612 — a 97-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 97 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Central Kenmore?

96 scored homes (99%) in Central Kenmore fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

How many fire stations are in Central Kenmore?

1 fire station sits inside the Central Kenmore boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Northshore Fire Department Station 51. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Central Kenmore compare to other Kenmore neighborhoods?

Central Kenmore averages 516 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Northlake Terrace averages 518 (2 points higher); Lower Moorlands averages 536 (20 points higher); Kenlake Vista averages 518 (2 points higher). 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 Central Kenmore?

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

High-impact steps in Kenmore, 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 96 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Central Kenmore?

Among 97 scored homes in Central Kenmore, Kenmore, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1 homes (1%); High Priority: 96 homes (99%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 516 neighborhood average.