Neighborhood
Esther Short
Vancouver · Portland, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Esther Short, Vancouver, WA. Based on 449 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 Esther Short’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 449 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
449
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
449100%
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.
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Esther Short, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Esther Short — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Esther Short?
Scored homes in Esther Short, Vancouver, WA (Portland, OR metro) average 515 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 449 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Esther Short?
Scored homes in Esther Short 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 449 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Esther Short?
449 scored homes (100%) in Esther Short 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 Esther Short?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Esther Short boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Esther Short compare to other Vancouver neighborhoods?
Esther Short averages 515 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Hough averages 515 (about the same); Arnada averages 515 (about the same); Carter Park averages 516 (1 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 Esther Short?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Esther Short 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 Esther Short improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Vancouver, 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 449 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Esther Short?
Among 449 scored homes in Esther Short, Vancouver, WA, tier counts are: High Priority: 449 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 515 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Vancouver with Cindera Score data.