Neighborhood

Laurelhurst

Seattle · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Laurelhurst, Seattle, WA. Based on 1,602 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 516 (ranging from 515 to 621). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Laurelhurst’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 1,602 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

1,602

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

1,59199%

Needs Attention580–669

111%

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 Laurelhurst — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Laurelhurst?

Scored homes in Laurelhurst, 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 1,602 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Laurelhurst?

Scored homes in Laurelhurst 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 1,602 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Laurelhurst?

1,591 scored homes (99%) in Laurelhurst 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 Laurelhurst?

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

How does Laurelhurst compare to other Seattle neighborhoods?

Laurelhurst averages 516 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Windermere averages 516 (about the same); Bryant averages 515 (1 points lower); University District 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 Laurelhurst?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Laurelhurst 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 Laurelhurst 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 1,591 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Laurelhurst?

Among 1,602 scored homes in Laurelhurst, Seattle, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 11 homes (1%); High Priority: 1,591 homes (99%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 516 neighborhood average.