Neighborhood

Madison Valley

Seattle · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Madison Valley, Seattle, WA. Based on 1,402 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 516 (ranging from 515 to 619). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Madison Valley’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 1,402 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

516

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

619

Homes scored

1,402

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

1,39399%

Needs Attention580–669

91%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Madison Valley boundary — about 1,402 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.3 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Seattle Fire Department Station 34

    633 32nd Avenue East

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Madison Valley?

Scored homes in Madison Valley, 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 1,402 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Madison Valley?

Scored homes in Madison Valley range from 515 to 619 — a 104-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 1,402 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Madison Valley?

1,393 scored homes (99%) in Madison Valley fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

How many fire stations are in Madison Valley?

1 fire station sits inside the Madison Valley boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Seattle Fire Department Station 34. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Madison Valley compare to other Seattle neighborhoods?

Madison Valley averages 516 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Denny Blaine averages 522 (6 points higher); Madison Park averages 517 (1 points higher); Capitol Hill 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 Madison Valley?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Madison Valley 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 Madison Valley 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 1,393 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Madison Valley?

Among 1,402 scored homes in Madison Valley, Seattle, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 9 homes (1%); High Priority: 1,393 homes (99%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 516 neighborhood average.