Neighborhood
North Beacon Hill
Seattle · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across North Beacon Hill, Seattle, WA. Based on 3,550 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 516 (ranging from 515 to 621). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put North Beacon Hill’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 3,550 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
3,550
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
3,53099%
Needs Attention580–669
201%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the North Beacon Hill boundary — about 3,549 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.4 mi from the neighborhood center.
Seattle Fire Department Station 13
3601 Beacon Avenue South
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in North Beacon Hill, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for North Beacon Hill — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in North Beacon Hill?
Scored homes in North Beacon Hill, 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 3,550 home scores.
How much do scores vary within North Beacon Hill?
Scored homes in North Beacon Hill 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 3,550 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in North Beacon Hill?
3,530 scored homes (99%) in North Beacon Hill 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 North Beacon Hill?
1 fire station sits inside the North Beacon Hill boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Seattle Fire Department Station 13. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does North Beacon Hill compare to other Seattle neighborhoods?
North Beacon Hill averages 516 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Mount Baker averages 516 (about the same); SoDo averages 515 (1 points lower); Industrial 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 North Beacon Hill?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in North Beacon Hill 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 North Beacon Hill 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 3,530 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for North Beacon Hill?
Among 3,550 scored homes in North Beacon Hill, Seattle, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 20 homes (1%); High Priority: 3,530 homes (99%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 516 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Seattle with Cindera Score data.