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.

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.