Neighborhood
South Union
Renton · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across South Union, Renton, WA. Based on 385 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 517 (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 South Union’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 385 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
517
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
621
Homes scored
385
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
37698%
Needs Attention580–669
92%
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 South Union, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for South Union — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in South Union?
Scored homes in South Union, Renton, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 517 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 385 home scores.
How much do scores vary within South Union?
Scored homes in South Union 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 385 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in South Union?
376 scored homes (98%) in South Union 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 South Union?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the South Union boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does South Union compare to other Renton neighborhoods?
South Union averages 517 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: One Union Place averages 524 (7 points higher); Heather Downs averages 573 (56 points higher); Leisure Estates averages 515 (2 points lower). 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 South Union?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in South Union 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 South Union improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Renton, 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 376 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for South Union?
Among 385 scored homes in South Union, Renton, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 9 homes (2%); High Priority: 376 homes (98%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 517 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Renton with Cindera Score data.