Neighborhood
Yesler Terrace
Seattle · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Yesler Terrace, Seattle, WA. Based on 167 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 515 (ranging from 515 to 515). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Yesler Terrace’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 167 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
167
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
167100%
Needs Attention580–669
00%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Yesler Terrace boundary — about 166 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.2 mi from the neighborhood center.
Seattle Fire Department Harborview Medical Center Medic One Station
325 9th Avenue
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Yesler Terrace, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Yesler Terrace — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Yesler Terrace?
Scored homes in Yesler Terrace, 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 167 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Yesler Terrace?
Scored homes in Yesler Terrace 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 167 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Yesler Terrace?
167 scored homes (100%) in Yesler Terrace 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 Yesler Terrace?
1 fire station sits inside the Yesler Terrace boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Seattle Fire Department Harborview Medical Center Medic One Station. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Yesler Terrace compare to other Seattle neighborhoods?
Yesler Terrace averages 515 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: International District averages 515 (about the same); First Hill averages 515 (about the same); Minor 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 Yesler Terrace?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Yesler Terrace 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 Yesler Terrace 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 167 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Yesler Terrace?
Among 167 scored homes in Yesler Terrace, Seattle, WA, tier counts are: High Priority: 167 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 515 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Seattle with Cindera Score data.