City
Malibu
California · Los Angeles County County
Explore wildfire readiness across Malibu, CA. Based on 5,440 home scores, the city averages a Cindera Score of 468 (ranging from 440 to 635). Compare neighborhoods below, then open a neighborhood page for block-level detail.
Browse all citiesNeighborhoods in Malibu, ranked by readiness
Scored neighborhoods ordered by average Cindera Score (highest first). Open a row for block-level maps, fire stations, and property links.
Scored neighborhood boundaries in Malibu. Click a shape for the neighborhood name.
City scores
The Malibu average is based on homes we have already scored in this city (5,440 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 High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
468
High Priority
Lowest score
440
Highest score
635
Homes scored
5,440
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
5,39499%
Needs Attention580–669
461%
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 Malibu — based on Cindera data for this city.
How does Cindera calculate wildfire readiness for Malibu?
The Malibu city average is based on homes we have already scored in neighborhoods with Cindera Score data in Los Angeles County County. Neighborhood pages show local averages and boundaries; parcel pages show scores for individual addresses.
What is the average Cindera Score in Malibu?
Scored homes in Malibu, CA average 468 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). That average is based on 5,440 home scores across 16 scored neighborhoods.
Which Malibu neighborhoods have the highest and lowest average scores?
Trancas Highlands leads Malibu with an average of 480, while Serra Retreat averages 455. That spread shows readiness can differ sharply between neighborhoods in the same city.
How much do home scores vary across Malibu?
Scored homes in Malibu range from 440 to 635 — a 195-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 Malibu?
5,394 scored homes (99%) in Malibu fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers appear too — readiness is not uniform across the city.
Which nearby cities also have Cindera Score data?
Other scored cities near Malibu include Agoura Hills (9.3 mi), Calabasas (14.4 mi), Santa Monica (18.3 mi). Compare city hubs, then open neighborhood pages for block-level readiness detail.
What does a High Priority city average mean for Malibu?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes across Malibu's neighborhoods still have significant wildfire readiness work ahead. Neighborhood and parcel pages show where the largest gaps are block by block.
How can homeowners in Malibu 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 Malibu to understand local score context — especially valuable where many homes sit in the High Priority tier.
What is the full score breakdown for Malibu?
Among 5,440 scored homes in Malibu, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 46 homes (1%); High Priority: 5,394 homes (99%). Individual addresses and neighborhoods can score higher or lower than the 468 city average.