Neighborhood

Tukwila Hill

Tukwila · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Tukwila Hill, Tukwila, WA. Based on 641 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 518 (ranging from 515 to 621). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Tukwila Hill’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 641 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

518

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

621

Homes scored

641

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

61997%

Needs Attention580–669

223%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Tukwila Hill boundary — about 641 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.6 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Station 52

    15447 65th Avenue South

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Tukwila Hill?

Scored homes in Tukwila Hill, Tukwila, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 518 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 641 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Tukwila Hill?

Scored homes in Tukwila Hill 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 641 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Tukwila Hill?

619 scored homes (97%) in Tukwila Hill 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 Tukwila Hill?

1 fire station sits inside the Tukwila Hill boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Station 52. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Tukwila Hill compare to other Tukwila neighborhoods?

Tukwila Hill averages 518 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Thorndyke averages 520 (2 points higher); Foster averages 522 (4 points higher); Foster Point averages 521 (3 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 Tukwila Hill?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Tukwila Hill 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 Tukwila Hill 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 619 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Tukwila Hill?

Among 641 scored homes in Tukwila Hill, Tukwila, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 22 homes (3%); High Priority: 619 homes (97%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 518 neighborhood average.