Neighborhood
South Cliff
Vancouver · Portland, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across South Cliff, Vancouver, WA. Based on 113 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 521 (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 South Cliff’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 113 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
521
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
621
Homes scored
113
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
10795%
Needs Attention580–669
65%
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 South Cliff, ranked by Cindera Score:
501 UMATILLA WAY
VANCOUVER, WA 98661
621
View property601 UMATILLA WAY
VANCOUVER, WA 98661
621
View property607 UMATILLA WAY
VANCOUVER, WA 98661
621
View property508 RHODODENDRON DR
VANCOUVER, WA 98661
619
View property504 RHODODENDRON DR
VANCOUVER, WA 98661
619
View property500 RHODODENDRON DR
VANCOUVER, WA 98661
619
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for South Cliff — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in South Cliff?
Scored homes in South Cliff, Vancouver, WA (Portland, OR metro) average 521 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 113 home scores.
How much do scores vary within South Cliff?
Scored homes in South Cliff 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 113 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in South Cliff?
107 scored homes (95%) in South Cliff 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 South Cliff?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the South Cliff boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does South Cliff compare to other Vancouver neighborhoods?
South Cliff averages 521 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Edgewood Park averages 516 (5 points lower); Harney Heights averages 516 (5 points lower); Dubois Park averages 518 (3 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 South Cliff?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in South Cliff 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 South Cliff 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 107 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for South Cliff?
Among 113 scored homes in South Cliff, Vancouver, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 6 homes (5%); High Priority: 107 homes (95%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 521 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Vancouver with Cindera Score data.