Neighborhood
Foster
Tukwila · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Foster, Tukwila, WA. Based on 265 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 522 (ranging from 515 to 621). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Foster’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 265 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
522
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
621
Homes scored
265
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
24793%
Needs Attention580–669
187%
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.
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Foster, ranked by Cindera Score:
4822 S 138TH ST
TUKWILA, WA 98168
621
View property14233 MACADAM RD S
TUKWILA, WA 98168
621
View property14239 MACADAM RD S
TUKWILA, WA 98168
621
View property14011 MACADAM RD S
TUKWILA, WA 98168
621
View property13707 41ST AVE S
TUKWILA, WA 98168
621
View property14251 MACADAM RD S
TUKWILA, WA 98168
621
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Foster — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Foster?
Scored homes in Foster, Tukwila, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 522 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 265 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Foster?
Scored homes in Foster 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 265 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Foster?
247 scored homes (93%) in Foster 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 Foster?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Foster boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Foster compare to other Tukwila neighborhoods?
Foster averages 522 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Riverton averages 521 (1 points lower); Cascade View averages 515 (7 points lower); Thorndyke averages 520 (2 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 Foster?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Foster 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 Foster improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Tukwila, 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 247 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Foster?
Among 265 scored homes in Foster, Tukwila, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 18 homes (7%); High Priority: 247 homes (93%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 522 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Tukwila with Cindera Score data.