Neighborhood
South Coast Metro
Costa Mesa · Orange County, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA. Based on 56 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 South Coast Metro’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 56 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
56
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
56100%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the South Coast Metro boundary — about 16 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.8 mi from the neighborhood center.
Costa Mesa Fire Department Station 6
3350 Sakioka Drive
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in South Coast Metro, ranked by Cindera Score:
695 TOWN CENTER DR
COSTA MESA, CA 92626
597
View property901 S COAST DR
COSTA MESA, CA 92626
597
View property950 S COAST DR
COSTA MESA, CA 92626
597
View property3333 BEAR ST
COSTA MESA, CA 92626
597
View property3201 PARK CENTER DR
COSTA MESA, CA 92626
597
View property535 ANTON BLVD
COSTA MESA, CA 92626
597
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for South Coast Metro — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in South Coast Metro?
Scored homes in South Coast Metro, 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 56 home scores.
How much do scores vary within South Coast Metro?
Scored homes in South Coast Metro 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 56 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in South Coast Metro?
56 scored homes (100%) in South Coast Metro 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 South Coast Metro?
1 fire station sits inside the South Coast Metro boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Costa Mesa Fire Department Station 6. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does South Coast Metro compare to other Costa Mesa neighborhoods?
South Coast Metro averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Mesa North averages 597 (about the same); SoBeCa 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 South Coast Metro?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means South Coast Metro 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 South Coast Metro 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 56 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for South Coast Metro?
Among 56 scored homes in South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 56 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Costa Mesa with Cindera Score data.