Neighborhood
Briarcliff
Seattle · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Briarcliff, Seattle, WA. Based on 2,243 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 Briarcliff’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 2,243 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
2,243
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
2,21199%
Needs Attention580–669
321%
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 Briarcliff, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Briarcliff — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Briarcliff?
Scored homes in Briarcliff, Seattle, 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 2,243 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Briarcliff?
Scored homes in Briarcliff 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 2,243 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Briarcliff?
2,211 scored homes (99%) in Briarcliff 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 Briarcliff?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Briarcliff boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Briarcliff compare to other Seattle neighborhoods?
Briarcliff averages 516 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Southeast Magnolia averages 515 (1 points lower); Lawton Park averages 516 (about the same); Interbay averages 515 (1 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 Briarcliff?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Briarcliff 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 Briarcliff 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 2,211 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Briarcliff?
Among 2,243 scored homes in Briarcliff, Seattle, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 32 homes (1%); High Priority: 2,211 homes (99%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 516 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Seattle with Cindera Score data.