Neighborhood

Westlake

Seattle · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Westlake, Seattle, WA. Based on 143 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 515 (ranging from 515 to 515). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Westlake’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 143 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

143

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

143100%

Needs Attention580–669

00%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

No fire stations were found inside this neighborhood boundary.

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Westlake?

Scored homes in Westlake, 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 143 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Westlake?

Scored homes in Westlake 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 143 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Westlake?

143 scored homes (100%) in Westlake fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

Are there fire stations inside Westlake?

Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Westlake boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.

How does Westlake compare to other Seattle neighborhoods?

Westlake averages 515 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: East Queen Anne averages 516 (1 points higher); South Lake Union averages 515 (about the same); Lower Queen Anne averages 515 (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 Westlake?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Westlake 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 Westlake 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 143 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Westlake?

Among 143 scored homes in Westlake, Seattle, WA, tier counts are: High Priority: 143 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 515 neighborhood average.