Neighborhood

Northwest El Monte

El Monte · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Northwest El Monte, El Monte, CA. Based on 688 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 587 (ranging from 582 to 622). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Northwest El Monte’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 688 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

587

Needs Attention

Lowest score

582

Highest score

622

Homes scored

688

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

688100%

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 Northwest El Monte — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Northwest El Monte?

Scored homes in Northwest El Monte, El Monte, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 587 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 688 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Northwest El Monte?

Scored homes in Northwest El Monte 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 688 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Northwest El Monte?

688 scored homes (100%) in Northwest El Monte 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 Northwest El Monte?

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

How does Northwest El Monte compare to other El Monte neighborhoods?

Northwest El Monte averages 587 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Arden Village averages 583 (4 points lower); El Monte Airport averages 584 (3 points lower); Downtown El Monte averages 588 (1 points higher). 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 Northwest El Monte?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Northwest El Monte 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 Northwest El Monte improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in El Monte, 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 688 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Northwest El Monte?

Among 688 scored homes in Northwest El Monte, El Monte, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 688 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 587 neighborhood average.