Neighborhood

Northcrest

Vancouver · Portland, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Northcrest, Vancouver, WA. Based on 205 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 518 (ranging from 515 to 616). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Northcrest’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 205 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

518

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

616

Homes scored

205

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

19997%

Needs Attention580–669

63%

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.

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Northcrest?

Scored homes in Northcrest, Vancouver, WA (Portland, OR metro) average 518 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 205 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Northcrest?

Scored homes in Northcrest range from 515 to 616 — a 101-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 205 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Northcrest?

199 scored homes (97%) in Northcrest 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 Northcrest?

Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Northcrest boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.

How does Northcrest compare to other Vancouver neighborhoods?

Northcrest averages 518 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Meadow Homes averages 515 (3 points lower); Northwood averages 518 (about the same); Dubois Park averages 518 (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 Northcrest?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Northcrest 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 Northcrest 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 199 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Northcrest?

Among 205 scored homes in Northcrest, Vancouver, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 6 homes (3%); High Priority: 199 homes (97%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 518 neighborhood average.