Neighborhood

West Seattle

Seattle · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across West Seattle, Seattle, WA. Based on 49 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 515 (ranging from 515 to 515). 6 fire stations sit inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put West Seattle’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 49 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

515

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

515

Homes scored

49

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

49100%

Needs Attention580–669

00%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

6 fire stations sit directly inside the West Seattle boundary — about 8.2 unique scored locations per station. 6 are marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.9 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Seattle Fire Department Station 11

    1514 Southwest Holden Street

    EMS
  • Seattle Fire Department Station 26

    800 South Cloverdale Street

    EMS
  • Seattle Fire Department Station 29

    2139 Ferry Avenue Southwest

    EMS
  • Seattle Fire Department Station 32

    3715 Southwest Alaska Street

    EMS
  • Seattle Fire Department Station 36

    3600 23rd Avenue Southwest

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in West Seattle?

Scored homes in West Seattle, Seattle, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 515 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 49 home scores.

How much do scores vary within West Seattle?

Scored homes in West Seattle range from 515 to 515 — a 0-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 49 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in West Seattle?

49 scored homes (100%) in West Seattle 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 West Seattle?

6 fire stations sit inside the West Seattle boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Seattle Fire Department Station 11, Seattle Fire Department Station 26, Seattle Fire Department Station 29 and 3 more. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does West Seattle compare to other Seattle neighborhoods?

West Seattle averages 515 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: High Point averages 519 (4 points higher); Fairmount Park averages 515 (about the same); Riverview averages 521 (6 points higher). 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 West Seattle?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in West Seattle 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 West Seattle 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 49 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for West Seattle?

Among 49 scored homes in West Seattle, Seattle, WA, tier counts are: High Priority: 49 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 515 neighborhood average.