Neighborhood

North Rose Hill

Kirkland · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across North Rose Hill, Kirkland, WA. Based on 1,983 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 524 (ranging from 515 to 621). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put North Rose Hill’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 1,983 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

524

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

621

Homes scored

1,983

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

1,79691%

Needs Attention580–669

1879%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the North Rose Hill boundary — about 1,983 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.3 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Kirkland Fire Department Station 26

    9930 124th Avenue Northeast

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for North Rose Hill — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in North Rose Hill?

Scored homes in North Rose Hill, Kirkland, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 524 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 1,983 home scores.

How much do scores vary within North Rose Hill?

Scored homes in North Rose Hill 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 1,983 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in North Rose Hill?

1,796 scored homes (91%) in North Rose Hill 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 North Rose Hill?

1 fire station sits inside the North Rose Hill boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Kirkland Fire Department Station 26. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does North Rose Hill compare to other Kirkland neighborhoods?

North Rose Hill averages 524 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Highlands averages 521 (3 points lower); Totem Lake averages 523 (1 points lower); South Rose Hill averages 517 (7 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 North Rose Hill?

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

High-impact steps in Kirkland, 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 1,796 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for North Rose Hill?

Among 1,983 scored homes in North Rose Hill, Kirkland, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 187 homes (9%); High Priority: 1,796 homes (91%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 524 neighborhood average.