City
Costa Mesa
California · Orange County County
Explore wildfire readiness across Costa Mesa, CA. Based on 2 home scores, the city averages a Cindera Score of 597 (ranging from 597 to 597). Compare neighborhoods below, then open a neighborhood page for block-level detail.
Browse all citiesNeighborhoods in Costa Mesa, ranked by readiness
Scored neighborhoods ordered by average Cindera Score (highest first). Open a row for block-level maps, fire stations, and property links.
- 1597Costa Mesa
2 homes · Needs Attention
- 2597Mesa Verde
1 home · Needs Attention
- 3597The State Streets
1 home · Needs Attention
Scored neighborhood boundaries in Costa Mesa. Click a shape for the neighborhood name.
City scores
The Costa Mesa average is based on homes we have already scored in this city (2 home scores across scored neighborhoods). Use this page to compare neighborhoods and see citywide tier mix. Individual homes can score well above or below the city average. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
597
Needs Attention
Lowest score
597
Highest score
597
Homes scored
2
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
2100%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
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View cityFrequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Costa Mesa — based on Cindera data for this city.
How does Cindera calculate wildfire readiness for Costa Mesa?
The Costa Mesa city average is based on homes we have already scored in neighborhoods with Cindera Score data in Orange County County. Neighborhood pages show local averages and boundaries; parcel pages show scores for individual addresses.
What is the average Cindera Score in Costa Mesa?
Scored homes in Costa Mesa, CA average 597 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). That average is based on 2 home scores across 3 scored neighborhoods.
Which Costa Mesa neighborhoods have the highest and lowest average scores?
Costa Mesa leads Costa Mesa with an average of 597, while The State Streets averages 597. That spread shows readiness can differ sharply between neighborhoods in the same city.
How much do home scores vary across Costa Mesa?
Scored homes in Costa Mesa range from 597 to 597 — a 0-point spread on the Cindera scale. City averages smooth over that variation; neighborhood and parcel pages show where individual homes sit.
Which score tier has the most homes in Costa Mesa?
2 scored homes (100%) in Costa Mesa fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers appear too — readiness is not uniform across the city.
Which nearby cities also have Cindera Score data?
Other scored cities near Costa Mesa include Huntington Beach (4.8 mi), Fountain Valley (5.1 mi), Irvine (5.8 mi). Compare city hubs, then open neighborhood pages for block-level readiness detail.
What does a Needs Attention city average mean for Costa Mesa?
A city average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Costa Mesa is making progress but has not yet reached Good Foundation overall. Individual neighborhoods can already sit higher or lower than the city average.
How can homeowners in Costa Mesa improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in CA 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. Start with your address on Cindera, then use neighborhood pages in Costa Mesa to understand local score context — especially valuable where many homes sit in the Needs Attention tier.
What is the full score breakdown for Costa Mesa?
Among 2 scored homes in Costa Mesa, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 2 homes (100%). Individual addresses and neighborhoods can score higher or lower than the 597 city average.