Neighborhood

East La Mirada

East Whittier · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across East La Mirada, East Whittier, CA. Based on 2,523 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 584 (ranging from 582 to 622). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put East La Mirada’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 2,523 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

584

Needs Attention

Lowest score

582

Highest score

622

Homes scored

2,523

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

2,523100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the East La Mirada boundary — about 2,446 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.5 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 15

    11460 Santa Gertrudes Avenue

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for East La Mirada — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in East La Mirada?

Scored homes in East La Mirada, East Whittier, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 584 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 2,523 home scores.

How much do scores vary within East La Mirada?

Scored homes in East La Mirada range from 582 to 622 — a 40-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 2,523 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in East La Mirada?

2,523 scored homes (100%) in East La Mirada 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 East La Mirada?

1 fire station sits inside the East La Mirada boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 15. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

What does a Needs Attention average mean for East La Mirada?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means East La Mirada 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 East La Mirada improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in East Whittier, 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 2,523 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for East La Mirada?

Among 2,523 scored homes in East La Mirada, East Whittier, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 2,523 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 584 neighborhood average.