Neighborhood
Laurelcrest
Mill Creek East · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Laurelcrest, Mill Creek East, WA. Based on 219 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 611 (ranging from 609 to 615). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Laurelcrest’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 219 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
611
Needs Attention
Lowest score
609
Highest score
615
Homes scored
219
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
219100%
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 Laurelcrest, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Laurelcrest — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Laurelcrest?
Scored homes in Laurelcrest, Mill Creek East, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 611 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 219 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Laurelcrest?
Scored homes in Laurelcrest range from 609 to 615 — a 6-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 219 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Laurelcrest?
219 scored homes (100%) in Laurelcrest 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 Laurelcrest?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Laurelcrest boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Laurelcrest compare to other Mill Creek East neighborhoods?
Laurelcrest averages 611 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Cardinal Run averages 563 (48 points lower); Springmill Place averages 613 (2 points higher); Canterbury Estates averages 613 (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 Laurelcrest?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Laurelcrest 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 Laurelcrest improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Mill Creek East, 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 219 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Laurelcrest?
Among 219 scored homes in Laurelcrest, Mill Creek East, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 219 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 611 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Mill Creek East with Cindera Score data.