Neighborhood
Rainier Beach
Seattle · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA. Based on 2,352 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 517 (ranging from 515 to 621). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Rainier Beach’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 2,352 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
517
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
621
Homes scored
2,352
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
2,31398%
Needs Attention580–669
392%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Rainier Beach boundary — about 2,352 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 33
9645 Renton Avenue South
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Rainier Beach, ranked by Cindera Score:
10246 RAINIER AVE S
SEATTLE, WA 98178
621
View property10250 RAINIER AVE S
SEATTLE, WA 98178
621
View property9819 RAINIER AVE S
SEATTLE, WA 98118
621
View property9911 46TH AVE S
SEATTLE, WA 98118
620
View property9341 48TH AVE S
SEATTLE, WA 98118
619
View property9941 46TH AVE S
SEATTLE, WA 98118
619
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Rainier Beach — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Rainier Beach?
Scored homes in Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 517 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 2,352 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Rainier Beach?
Scored homes in Rainier Beach 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 2,352 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Rainier Beach?
2,313 scored homes (98%) in Rainier Beach 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 Rainier Beach?
1 fire station sits inside the Rainier Beach boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Seattle Fire Department Station 33. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Rainier Beach compare to other Seattle neighborhoods?
Rainier Beach averages 517 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Rainier View averages 518 (1 points higher); Dunlap averages 515 (2 points lower); South Beacon Hill averages 516 (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 Rainier Beach?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Rainier Beach 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 Rainier Beach 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 2,313 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Rainier Beach?
Among 2,352 scored homes in Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 39 homes (2%); High Priority: 2,313 homes (98%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 517 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Seattle with Cindera Score data.