Neighborhood
Ridgewood
Mill Creek East · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Ridgewood, Mill Creek East, WA. Based on 213 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 516 (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 Ridgewood’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 213 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
516
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
615
Homes scored
213
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
21099%
Needs Attention580–669
31%
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 Ridgewood, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Ridgewood — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Ridgewood?
Scored homes in Ridgewood, Mill Creek East, 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 213 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Ridgewood?
Scored homes in Ridgewood 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 213 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Ridgewood?
210 scored homes (99%) in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Ridgewood boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Ridgewood compare to other Mill Creek East neighborhoods?
Ridgewood averages 516 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Whitney Lane averages 515 (1 points lower); Beckenwood Park averages 515 (1 points lower); Misty Manor averages 521 (5 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 Ridgewood?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood 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 210 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Ridgewood?
Among 213 scored homes in Ridgewood, Mill Creek East, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 3 homes (1%); High Priority: 210 homes (99%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 516 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Mill Creek East with Cindera Score data.