Neighborhood
Thorndyke
Tukwila · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Thorndyke, Tukwila, WA. Based on 554 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 520 (ranging from 515 to 620). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Thorndyke’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 554 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
520
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
620
Homes scored
554
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
52895%
Needs Attention580–669
265%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Thorndyke boundary — about 554 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.3 mi from the neighborhood center.
Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Station 54
4237 South 144th Street
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Thorndyke, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Thorndyke — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Thorndyke?
Scored homes in Thorndyke, Tukwila, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 520 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 554 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Thorndyke?
Scored homes in Thorndyke range from 515 to 620 — a 105-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 554 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Thorndyke?
528 scored homes (95%) in Thorndyke 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 Thorndyke?
1 fire station sits inside the Thorndyke boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Station 54. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Thorndyke compare to other Tukwila neighborhoods?
Thorndyke averages 520 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Foster averages 522 (2 points higher); McMicken averages 520 (about the same); Tukwila Hill averages 518 (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 Thorndyke?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Thorndyke 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 Thorndyke 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 528 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Thorndyke?
Among 554 scored homes in Thorndyke, Tukwila, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 26 homes (5%); High Priority: 528 homes (95%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 520 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Tukwila with Cindera Score data.