Neighborhood
Northwest Ridge
Lynnwood · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Northwest Ridge, Lynnwood, WA. Based on 30 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 528 (ranging from 515 to 615). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Northwest Ridge’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 30 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
528
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
615
Homes scored
30
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
2687%
Needs Attention580–669
413%
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.
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Northwest Ridge, ranked by Cindera Score:
3317 169TH ST SW
LYNNWOOD, WA 98037
615
View property3229 169TH ST SW
LYNNWOOD, WA 98037
613
View property3303 169TH ST SW
LYNNWOOD, WA 98037
612
View property3309 169TH ST SW
LYNNWOOD, WA 98037
612
View property3418 169TH ST SW
LYNNWOOD, WA 98037
515
View property3312 169TH ST SW
LYNNWOOD, WA 98037
515
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Northwest Ridge — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Northwest Ridge?
Scored homes in Northwest Ridge, Lynnwood, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 528 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 30 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Northwest Ridge?
Scored homes in Northwest Ridge range from 515 to 615 — a 100-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 30 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Northwest Ridge?
26 scored homes (87%) in Northwest Ridge 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 Northwest Ridge?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Northwest Ridge boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Northwest Ridge compare to other Lynnwood neighborhoods?
Northwest Ridge averages 528 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Wild Flower Estates averages 515 (13 points lower); Ridgeview Village averages 522 (6 points lower); Mount Rainier View averages 515 (13 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 Northwest Ridge?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Northwest Ridge 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 Northwest Ridge improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Lynnwood, 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 26 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Northwest Ridge?
Among 30 scored homes in Northwest Ridge, Lynnwood, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 4 homes (13%); High Priority: 26 homes (87%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 528 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Lynnwood with Cindera Score data.