Neighborhood
PSARA
Altadena · Los Angeles, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across PSARA, Altadena, CA. Based on 208 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 586 (ranging from 566 to 626). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put PSARA’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 208 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
586
Needs Attention
Lowest score
566
Highest score
626
Homes scored
208
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
5325%
Needs Attention580–669
15575%
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 PSARA, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for PSARA — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in PSARA?
Scored homes in PSARA, Altadena, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 586 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 208 home scores.
How much do scores vary within PSARA?
Scored homes in PSARA range from 566 to 626 — a 60-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 208 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in PSARA?
155 scored homes (75%) in PSARA fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
Are there fire stations inside PSARA?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the PSARA boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does PSARA compare to other Altadena neighborhoods?
PSARA averages 586 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Altadena averages 550 (36 points lower); La Viña averages 465 (121 points lower); The Meadows averages 450 (136 points lower). Block-level conditions explain much of the spread — two streets in the same city can land in different tiers.
What does a Needs Attention average mean for PSARA?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means PSARA is making progress but has not yet reached Good Foundation as a whole. Many California homeowners in this band work toward voluntary-market placement while documenting mitigation.
How can homeowners in PSARA improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Altadena, 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. Cindera turns these into a prioritized plan — especially valuable for the 155 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for PSARA?
Among 208 scored homes in PSARA, Altadena, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 155 homes (75%); High Priority: 53 homes (25%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 586 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Altadena with Cindera Score data.