Neighborhood
Hemlock Acres
Meadowdale · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Hemlock Acres, Meadowdale, WA. Based on 50 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 614 (ranging from 613 to 616). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Hemlock Acres’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 50 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
614
Needs Attention
Lowest score
613
Highest score
616
Homes scored
50
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
50100%
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 Hemlock Acres, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Hemlock Acres — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Hemlock Acres?
Scored homes in Hemlock Acres, Meadowdale, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 614 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 50 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Hemlock Acres?
Scored homes in Hemlock Acres range from 613 to 616 — a 3-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 50 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Hemlock Acres?
50 scored homes (100%) in Hemlock Acres fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
Are there fire stations inside Hemlock Acres?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Hemlock Acres boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Hemlock Acres compare to other Meadowdale neighborhoods?
Hemlock Acres averages 614 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Crosswinds averages 613 (1 points lower); Sunset West averages 614 (about the same); Woodside Glen averages 616 (2 points higher). Block-level conditions explain much of the spread — two streets in the same city can land in different tiers.
What does a Needs Attention average mean for Hemlock Acres?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Hemlock Acres is making progress but has not yet reached Good Foundation as a whole. Many California homeowners in this band work toward voluntary-market placement while documenting mitigation.
How can homeowners in Hemlock Acres improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Meadowdale, 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 50 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Hemlock Acres?
Among 50 scored homes in Hemlock Acres, Meadowdale, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 50 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 614 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Meadowdale with Cindera Score data.