Neighborhood

Hillsdale

Lake Stickney · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Hillsdale, Lake Stickney, WA. Based on 88 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 516 (ranging from 515 to 618). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Hillsdale’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 88 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

516

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

618

Homes scored

88

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

8799%

Needs Attention580–669

11%

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 Hillsdale — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Hillsdale?

Scored homes in Hillsdale, Lake Stickney, 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 88 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Hillsdale?

Scored homes in Hillsdale range from 515 to 618 — a 103-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 88 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Hillsdale?

87 scored homes (99%) in Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale?

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

How does Hillsdale compare to other Lake Stickney neighborhoods?

Hillsdale averages 516 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Margaret's Meadow averages 523 (7 points higher); Waterstone averages 517 (1 points higher); Jefferson Crest averages 548 (32 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 Hillsdale?

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

High-impact steps in Lake Stickney, 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 87 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Hillsdale?

Among 88 scored homes in Hillsdale, Lake Stickney, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1 homes (1%); High Priority: 87 homes (99%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 516 neighborhood average.