Neighborhood
Meritage
Coto de Caza · Orange County, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Meritage, Coto de Caza, CA. Based on 1 home score, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 542 (ranging from 542 to 542). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Meritage’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 1 home score. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
542
High Priority
Lowest score
542
Highest score
542
Homes scored
1
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
1100%
Needs Attention580–669
00%
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 Meritage, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Meritage — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Meritage?
Scored homes in Meritage, Coto de Caza, CA (Orange County, CA metro) average 542 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 1 home score.
Which score tier has the most homes in Meritage?
1 scored homes (100%) in Meritage fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
Are there fire stations inside Meritage?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Meritage boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Meritage compare to other Coto de Caza neighborhoods?
Meritage averages 542 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Andalusia averages 455 (87 points lower); Oak Ridge averages 475 (67 points lower); Greystone Villas averages 455 (87 points lower). Block-level conditions explain much of the spread — two streets in the same city can land in different tiers.
What does a High Priority average mean for Meritage?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Meritage still have significant wildfire readiness work ahead. Cindera prioritizes the highest-impact hardening actions block by block so homeowners can move into higher tiers over time.
How can homeowners in Meritage improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Coto de Caza, 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 1 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Meritage?
Among 1 scored homes in Meritage, Coto de Caza, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 1 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 542 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Coto de Caza with Cindera Score data.