Neighborhood
Capitol Hill
Seattle · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA. Based on 2,028 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 Capitol Hill’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 2,028 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
2,028
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
2,00999%
Needs Attention580–669
191%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Capitol Hill boundary — about 2,028 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.7 mi from the neighborhood center.
Seattle Fire Department Station 25
1300 East Pine Street
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Capitol Hill, ranked by Cindera Score:
1700 17TH AVE E
SEATTLE, WA 98112
621
View property1526 E OLIN PL
SEATTLE, WA 98112
620
View property1915 INTERLAKEN DR E
SEATTLE, WA 98112
620
View property1919 INTERLAKEN DR E
SEATTLE, WA 98112
620
View property1630 E BOSTON TER
SEATTLE, WA 98112
619
View property1668 E BOSTON TER
SEATTLE, WA 98112
619
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Capitol Hill — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Capitol Hill?
Scored homes in Capitol Hill, 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 2,028 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Capitol Hill?
Scored homes in Capitol Hill 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 2,028 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Capitol Hill?
2,009 scored homes (99%) in Capitol Hill 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 Capitol Hill?
1 fire station sits inside the Capitol Hill boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Seattle Fire Department Station 25. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Capitol Hill compare to other Seattle neighborhoods?
Capitol Hill averages 516 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Broadway averages 516 (about the same); Madison Valley averages 516 (about the same); South Lake Union 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 Capitol Hill?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Capitol Hill 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 Capitol Hill 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 2,009 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Capitol Hill?
Among 2,028 scored homes in Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 19 homes (1%); High Priority: 2,009 homes (99%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 516 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Seattle with Cindera Score data.