Neighborhood
Columbia City
Seattle · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Columbia City, Seattle, WA. Based on 2,250 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 516 (ranging from 515 to 617). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Columbia City’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 2,250 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
516
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
617
Homes scored
2,250
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
2,22999%
Needs Attention580–669
211%
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 Columbia City, ranked by Cindera Score:
4821 46TH AVE S
SEATTLE, WA 98118
617
View property4815 46TH AVE S
SEATTLE, WA 98118
617
View property3524 CHEASTY BLVD S
SEATTLE, WA 98144
616
View property3516 CHEASTY BLVD S
SEATTLE, WA 98144
616
View property3510 CHEASTY BLVD S
SEATTLE, WA 98144
615
View property2617 S HINDS ST
SEATTLE, WA 98144
614
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Columbia City — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Columbia City?
Scored homes in Columbia City, 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 2,250 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Columbia City?
Scored homes in Columbia City range from 515 to 617 — a 102-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 2,250 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Columbia City?
2,229 scored homes (99%) in Columbia City 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 Columbia City?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Columbia City boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Columbia City compare to other Seattle neighborhoods?
Columbia City averages 516 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Hillman City averages 515 (1 points lower); Mid-Beacon Hill averages 516 (about the same); Mount Baker averages 516 (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 Columbia City?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Columbia City 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 Columbia City 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 2,229 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Columbia City?
Among 2,250 scored homes in Columbia City, Seattle, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 21 homes (1%); High Priority: 2,229 homes (99%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 516 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Seattle with Cindera Score data.