Neighborhood

Mount Baker

Seattle · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Mount Baker, Seattle, WA. Based on 2,607 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 516 (ranging from 515 to 618). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Mount Baker’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 2,607 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

516

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

618

Homes scored

2,607

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

2,59199%

Needs Attention580–669

161%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Mount Baker boundary — about 2,607 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 30 - Mount Baker

    2931 South Mount Baker Boulevard

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Mount Baker?

Scored homes in Mount Baker, 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 2,607 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Mount Baker?

Scored homes in Mount Baker range from 515 to 618 — a 103-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 2,607 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Mount Baker?

2,591 scored homes (99%) in Mount Baker 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 Mount Baker?

1 fire station sits inside the Mount Baker boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Seattle Fire Department Station 30 - Mount Baker. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Mount Baker compare to other Seattle neighborhoods?

Mount Baker averages 516 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: North Beacon Hill averages 516 (about the same); Columbia City averages 516 (about the same); Atlantic 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 Mount Baker?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Mount Baker 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 Mount Baker 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 2,591 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Mount Baker?

Among 2,607 scored homes in Mount Baker, Seattle, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 16 homes (1%); High Priority: 2,591 homes (99%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 516 neighborhood average.