Neighborhood

College Park

Costa Mesa · Orange County, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across College Park, Costa Mesa, CA. Based on 45 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 597 (ranging from 597 to 597). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put College Park’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 45 home scores. 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

45

Score distribution

Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

45100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the College Park boundary — about 13 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.4 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Costa Mesa Fire Department Station 5

    2450 Vanguard Way

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for College Park — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in College Park?

Scored homes in College Park, Costa Mesa, CA (Orange County, CA metro) average 597 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 45 home scores.

How much do scores vary within College Park?

Scored homes in College Park range from 597 to 597 — a 0-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 45 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in College Park?

45 scored homes (100%) in College Park fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

How many fire stations are in College Park?

1 fire station sits inside the College Park boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Costa Mesa Fire Department Station 5. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does College Park compare to other Costa Mesa neighborhoods?

College Park averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Costa Mesa averages 597 (about the same); Central Costa Mesa averages 597 (about the same); Mesa del Mar averages 597 (about the same). 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 College Park?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means College Park 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 College Park improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Costa Mesa, 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 45 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for College Park?

Among 45 scored homes in College Park, Costa Mesa, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 45 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.