Neighborhood

Gatewood

Seattle · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Gatewood, Seattle, WA. Based on 2,577 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 516 (ranging from 515 to 616). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Gatewood’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 2,577 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

516

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

616

Homes scored

2,577

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

2,54799%

Needs Attention580–669

301%

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.

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Gatewood?

Scored homes in Gatewood, 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 2,577 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Gatewood?

Scored homes in Gatewood range from 515 to 616 — a 101-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 2,577 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Gatewood?

2,547 scored homes (99%) in Gatewood 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 Gatewood?

Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Gatewood boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.

How does Gatewood compare to other Seattle neighborhoods?

Gatewood averages 516 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: High Point averages 519 (3 points higher); West Seattle averages 515 (1 points lower); Roxhill 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 Gatewood?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Gatewood 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 Gatewood 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 2,547 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Gatewood?

Among 2,577 scored homes in Gatewood, Seattle, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 30 homes (1%); High Priority: 2,547 homes (99%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 516 neighborhood average.