Neighborhood

South Rose Hill

Kirkland · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across South Rose Hill, Kirkland, WA. Based on 1,228 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 517 (ranging from 515 to 621). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put South Rose Hill’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 1,228 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

517

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

621

Homes scored

1,228

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

1,20398%

Needs Attention580–669

252%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

No fire stations were found inside this neighborhood boundary.

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in South Rose Hill?

Scored homes in South Rose Hill, Kirkland, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 517 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 1,228 home scores.

How much do scores vary within South Rose Hill?

Scored homes in South 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 1,228 scored properties.

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

1,203 scored homes (98%) in South Rose Hill fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

Are there fire stations inside South Rose Hill?

Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the South Rose Hill boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.

How does South Rose Hill compare to other Kirkland neighborhoods?

South Rose Hill averages 517 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Everest averages 524 (7 points higher); Moss Bay averages 515 (2 points lower); Highlands averages 521 (4 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 South Rose Hill?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in South 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 South 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 1,203 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for South Rose Hill?

Among 1,228 scored homes in South Rose Hill, Kirkland, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 25 homes (2%); High Priority: 1,203 homes (98%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 517 neighborhood average.