Neighborhood
Central District
Seattle · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Central District, Seattle, WA. Based on 1,394 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 515 (ranging from 515 to 515). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Central District’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 1,394 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
515
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
515
Homes scored
1,394
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
1,394100%
Needs Attention580–669
00%
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 Central District, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Central District — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Central District?
Scored homes in Central District, 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 1,394 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Central District?
Scored homes in Central District range from 515 to 515 — a 0-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 1,394 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Central District?
1,394 scored homes (100%) in Central District 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 Central District?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Central District boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Central District compare to other Seattle neighborhoods?
Central District averages 515 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Minor averages 515 (about the same); Yesler Terrace averages 515 (about the same); Madrona averages 515 (about the same). 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 Central District?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Central District 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 Central District 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 1,394 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Central District?
Among 1,394 scored homes in Central District, Seattle, WA, tier counts are: High Priority: 1,394 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 515 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Seattle with Cindera Score data.