Neighborhood

Briarwood

Olympia · Olympia, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Briarwood, Olympia, WA. Based on 68 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 518 (ranging from 515 to 614). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Briarwood’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 68 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

518

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

614

Homes scored

68

Score distribution

Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.

High Priority300–579

6697%

Needs Attention580–669

23%

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 Briarwood — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Briarwood?

Scored homes in Briarwood, Olympia, WA (Olympia, WA metro) average 518 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 68 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Briarwood?

Scored homes in Briarwood range from 515 to 614 — a 99-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 68 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Briarwood?

66 scored homes (97%) in Briarwood 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 Briarwood?

Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Briarwood boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.

How does Briarwood compare to other Olympia neighborhoods?

Briarwood averages 518 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Castlewood averages 517 (1 points lower); The Birches averages 533 (15 points higher); Cain Road averages 529 (11 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 Briarwood?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Briarwood 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 Briarwood improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Olympia, 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 66 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Briarwood?

Among 68 scored homes in Briarwood, Olympia, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 2 homes (3%); High Priority: 66 homes (97%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 518 neighborhood average.