City
Santa Monica
California · Los Angeles County County
Explore wildfire readiness across Santa Monica, CA. Based on 21,030 home scores, the city averages a Cindera Score of 578 (ranging from 448 to 622). Compare neighborhoods below, then open a neighborhood page for block-level detail.
Browse all citiesNeighborhoods in Santa Monica, ranked by readiness
Scored neighborhoods ordered by average Cindera Score (highest first). Open a row for block-level maps, fire stations, and property links.
- 1591Downtown Santa Monica
152 homes · Needs Attention
- 2589Pico
1,904 homes · Needs Attention
- 3587Wilshire-Montana
4,273 homes · Needs Attention
- 4587Ocean Park
2,854 homes · Needs Attention
- 5586Mid-City
2,552 homes · Needs Attention
- 6586Northeast Santa Monica
1,310 homes · Needs Attention
- 7585Sunset Park
4,117 homes · Needs Attention
- 8538North of Montana
3,868 homes · High Priority
Scored neighborhood boundaries in Santa Monica. Click a shape for the neighborhood name.
City scores
The Santa Monica average is based on homes we have already scored in this city (21,030 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
578
High Priority
Lowest score
448
Highest score
622
Homes scored
21,030
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
2,08410%
Needs Attention580–669
18,94690%
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 Santa Monica — based on Cindera data for this city.
How does Cindera calculate wildfire readiness for Santa Monica?
The Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica?
Scored homes in Santa Monica, CA average 578 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). That average is based on 21,030 home scores across 8 scored neighborhoods.
Which Santa Monica neighborhoods have the highest and lowest average scores?
Downtown Santa Monica leads Santa Monica with an average of 591, while North of Montana averages 538. That spread shows readiness can differ sharply between neighborhoods in the same city.
How much do home scores vary across Santa Monica?
Scored homes in Santa Monica range from 448 to 622 — a 174-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 Santa Monica?
18,946 scored homes (90%) in Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica include Culver City (5.4 mi), El Segundo (8.1 mi), Inglewood (8.9 mi). Compare city hubs, then open neighborhood pages for block-level readiness detail.
What does a High Priority city average mean for Santa Monica?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes across Santa Monica'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 Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica to understand local score context — especially valuable where many homes sit in the Needs Attention tier.
What is the full score breakdown for Santa Monica?
Among 21,030 scored homes in Santa Monica, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 18,946 homes (90%); High Priority: 2,084 homes (10%). Individual addresses and neighborhoods can score higher or lower than the 578 city average.