Neighborhood

Sun Valley Acres

Desert Hot Springs, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Sun Valley Acres, Desert Hot Springs, CA. Based on 6 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 582 (ranging from 547 to 605). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Sun Valley Acres’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 6 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

582

Needs Attention

Lowest score

547

Highest score

605

Homes scored

6

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

233%

Needs Attention580–669

467%

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.

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Sun Valley Acres — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Sun Valley Acres?

Scored homes in Sun Valley Acres, Desert Hot Springs, CA average 582 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 6 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Sun Valley Acres?

Scored homes in Sun Valley Acres range from 547 to 605 — a 58-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 6 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Sun Valley Acres?

4 scored homes (67%) in Sun Valley Acres 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 Sun Valley Acres?

Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Sun Valley Acres boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.

How does Sun Valley Acres compare to other Desert Hot Springs neighborhoods?

Sun Valley Acres averages 582 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Mountain View Estates averages 563 (19 points lower); Willow Crest averages 597 (15 points higher); Hidden Springs averages 559 (23 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 Sun Valley Acres?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Sun Valley Acres 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 Sun Valley Acres improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Desert Hot Springs, 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 4 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Sun Valley Acres?

Among 6 scored homes in Sun Valley Acres, Desert Hot Springs, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 4 homes (67%); High Priority: 2 homes (33%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 582 neighborhood average.