Neighborhood
East Hill-Meridian
Kent · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across East Hill-Meridian, Kent, WA. Based on 9,362 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 538 (ranging from 515 to 621). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put East Hill-Meridian’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 9,362 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
538
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
621
Homes scored
9,362
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
7,27178%
Needs Attention580–669
2,09122%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the East Hill-Meridian boundary — about 9,362 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.6 mi from the neighborhood center.
Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Station 77
20717 132nd Avenue Southeast
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in East Hill-Meridian, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for East Hill-Meridian — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in East Hill-Meridian?
Scored homes in East Hill-Meridian, Kent, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 538 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 9,362 home scores.
How much do scores vary within East Hill-Meridian?
Scored homes in East Hill-Meridian 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 9,362 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in East Hill-Meridian?
7,271 scored homes (78%) in East Hill-Meridian 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 East Hill-Meridian?
1 fire station sits inside the East Hill-Meridian boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Station 77. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does East Hill-Meridian compare to other Kent neighborhoods?
East Hill-Meridian averages 538 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Kenton Firs averages 515 (23 points lower); Fieldstone averages 517 (21 points lower); Highland Crossing averages 515 (23 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 East Hill-Meridian?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in East Hill-Meridian 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 East Hill-Meridian improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Kent, 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 7,271 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for East Hill-Meridian?
Among 9,362 scored homes in East Hill-Meridian, Kent, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 2,091 homes (22%); High Priority: 7,271 homes (78%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 538 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Kent with Cindera Score data.