Neighborhood
Highland Park
Seattle · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Highland Park, Seattle, WA. Based on 2,062 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 Highland Park’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 2,062 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
2,062
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
2,04199%
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 Highland Park, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Highland Park — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Highland Park?
Scored homes in Highland Park, 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 2,062 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Highland Park?
Scored homes in Highland Park 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 2,062 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Highland Park?
2,041 scored homes (99%) in Highland Park 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 Highland Park?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Highland Park boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Highland Park compare to other Seattle neighborhoods?
Highland Park averages 516 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: South Delridge averages 515 (1 points lower); South Park 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 Highland Park?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Highland Park 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 Highland Park 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 2,041 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Highland Park?
Among 2,062 scored homes in Highland Park, Seattle, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 21 homes (1%); High Priority: 2,041 homes (99%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 516 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Seattle with Cindera Score data.