Neighborhood
Wedgwood
Seattle · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Wedgwood, Seattle, WA. Based on 3,014 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 518 (ranging from 515 to 616). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Wedgwood’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 3,014 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
518
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
616
Homes scored
3,014
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
2,92297%
Needs Attention580–669
923%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Wedgwood boundary — about 3,013 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.4 mi from the neighborhood center.
Seattle Fire Station 40
9401 35th Avenue Northeast
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Wedgwood, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Wedgwood — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Wedgwood?
Scored homes in Wedgwood, Seattle, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 518 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 3,014 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Wedgwood?
Scored homes in Wedgwood range from 515 to 616 — a 101-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 3,014 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Wedgwood?
2,922 scored homes (97%) in Wedgwood 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 Wedgwood?
1 fire station sits inside the Wedgwood boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Seattle Fire Station 40. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Wedgwood compare to other Seattle neighborhoods?
Wedgwood averages 518 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: View Ridge averages 515 (3 points lower); Meadowbrook averages 520 (2 points higher); Matthews Beach averages 518 (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 Wedgwood?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Wedgwood 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 Wedgwood 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 2,922 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Wedgwood?
Among 3,014 scored homes in Wedgwood, Seattle, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 92 homes (3%); High Priority: 2,922 homes (97%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 518 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Seattle with Cindera Score data.