Neighborhood

Downtown Olympia

Olympia · Olympia, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Downtown Olympia, Olympia, WA. Based on 265 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 516 (ranging from 515 to 621). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Downtown Olympia’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 265 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

516

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

621

Homes scored

265

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

26299%

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.

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Downtown Olympia — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Downtown Olympia?

Scored homes in Downtown Olympia, Olympia, WA (Olympia, WA metro) average 516 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 265 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Downtown Olympia?

Scored homes in Downtown Olympia range from 515 to 621 — a 106-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 265 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Downtown Olympia?

262 scored homes (99%) in Downtown Olympia 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 Downtown Olympia?

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

How does Downtown Olympia compare to other Olympia neighborhoods?

Downtown Olympia averages 516 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Eastside averages 517 (1 points higher); South Capitol averages 524 (8 points higher); East Bay Drive averages 522 (6 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 Downtown Olympia?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Downtown Olympia 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 Downtown Olympia 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 262 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Downtown Olympia?

Among 265 scored homes in Downtown Olympia, Olympia, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 3 homes (1%); High Priority: 262 homes (99%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 516 neighborhood average.