Neighborhood

Bitter Lake

Seattle · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Bitter Lake, Seattle, WA. Based on 1,680 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 515 (ranging from 515 to 605). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Bitter Lake’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 1,680 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

515

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

605

Homes scored

1,680

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

1,675100%

Needs Attention580–669

50%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Bitter Lake boundary — about 1,680 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.3 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Seattle Fire Department Station 24

    401 North 130th Street

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Bitter Lake?

Scored homes in Bitter Lake, Seattle, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 515 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 1,680 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Bitter Lake?

Scored homes in Bitter Lake range from 515 to 605 — a 90-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 1,680 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Bitter Lake?

1,675 scored homes (100%) in Bitter Lake 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 Bitter Lake?

1 fire station sits inside the Bitter Lake boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Seattle Fire Department Station 24. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Bitter Lake compare to other Seattle neighborhoods?

Bitter Lake averages 515 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Haller Lake averages 516 (1 points higher); Broadview averages 521 (6 points higher); Pinehurst averages 518 (3 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 Bitter Lake?

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

High-impact steps in Seattle, 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 1,675 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Bitter Lake?

Among 1,680 scored homes in Bitter Lake, Seattle, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 5 homes (0%); High Priority: 1,675 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 515 neighborhood average.