Neighborhood
Sunset
Renton · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Sunset, Renton, WA. Based on 1,816 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 516 (ranging from 515 to 621). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Sunset’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 1,816 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
1,816
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
1,79999%
Needs Attention580–669
171%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Sunset boundary — about 1,816 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.3 mi from the neighborhood center.
Renton Regional Fire Authority Station 12
1209 Kirkland Avenue Northeast
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Sunset, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Sunset — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Sunset?
Scored homes in Sunset, Renton, 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 1,816 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Sunset?
Scored homes in Sunset 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 1,816 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Sunset?
1,799 scored homes (99%) in Sunset fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
How many fire stations are in Sunset?
1 fire station sits inside the Sunset boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Renton Regional Fire Authority Station 12. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Sunset compare to other Renton neighborhoods?
Sunset averages 516 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: President Park averages 516 (about the same); Highbury Park averages 515 (1 points lower); Honey Creek Park averages 526 (10 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 Sunset?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Sunset 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 Sunset 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 1,799 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Sunset?
Among 1,816 scored homes in Sunset, Renton, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 17 homes (1%); High Priority: 1,799 homes (99%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 516 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Renton with Cindera Score data.