Neighborhood

Tropico

Glendale · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Tropico, Glendale, CA. Based on 248 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 584 (ranging from 500 to 635). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Tropico’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 248 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

584

Needs Attention

Lowest score

500

Highest score

635

Homes scored

248

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

198%

Needs Attention580–669

22992%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Tropico boundary — about 230 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.4 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Glendale Fire Department Station 22

    1201 South Glendale Avenue

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Tropico?

Scored homes in Tropico, Glendale, 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 248 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Tropico?

Scored homes in Tropico range from 500 to 635 — a 135-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 248 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Tropico?

229 scored homes (92%) in Tropico 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 Tropico?

1 fire station sits inside the Tropico boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Glendale Fire Department Station 22. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Tropico compare to other Glendale neighborhoods?

Tropico averages 584 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Pacific-Edison averages 590 (6 points higher); Adams Hill averages 505 (79 points lower); Mariposa averages 587 (3 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 Tropico?

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

High-impact steps in Glendale, 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 229 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Tropico?

Among 248 scored homes in Tropico, Glendale, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 229 homes (92%); High Priority: 19 homes (8%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 584 neighborhood average.