Neighborhood

Uplands

Picnic Point · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Uplands, Picnic Point, WA. Based on 27 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 519 (ranging from 515 to 618). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Uplands’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 27 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

519

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

618

Homes scored

27

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

2696%

Needs Attention580–669

14%

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 Uplands — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Uplands?

Scored homes in Uplands, Picnic Point, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 519 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 27 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Uplands?

Scored homes in Uplands range from 515 to 618 — a 103-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 27 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Uplands?

26 scored homes (96%) in Uplands 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 Uplands?

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

How does Uplands compare to other Picnic Point neighborhoods?

Uplands averages 519 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Sarita Estates averages 515 (4 points lower); Ashley Court Townhome Condominiums averages 515 (4 points lower); Lincoln Park averages 526 (7 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 Uplands?

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

High-impact steps in Picnic Point, 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 26 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Uplands?

Among 27 scored homes in Uplands, Picnic Point, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1 homes (4%); High Priority: 26 homes (96%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 519 neighborhood average.