Neighborhood
Verdugo Viejo
Glendale · Los Angeles, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Verdugo Viejo, Glendale, CA. Based on 1,946 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 530 (ranging from 450 to 632). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Verdugo Viejo’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 1,946 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
530
High Priority
Lowest score
450
Highest score
632
Homes scored
1,946
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
1,31868%
Needs Attention580–669
62832%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Verdugo Viejo boundary — about 758 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 26
1145 North Brand Boulevard
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Verdugo Viejo, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Verdugo Viejo — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Verdugo Viejo?
Scored homes in Verdugo Viejo, Glendale, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 530 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 1,946 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Verdugo Viejo?
Scored homes in Verdugo Viejo range from 450 to 632 — a 182-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 1,946 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Verdugo Viejo?
1,318 scored homes (68%) in Verdugo Viejo fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
How many fire stations are in Verdugo Viejo?
1 fire station sits inside the Verdugo Viejo boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Glendale Fire Department Station 26. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Verdugo Viejo compare to other Glendale neighborhoods?
Verdugo Viejo averages 530 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Fremont Park averages 586 (56 points higher); Brockmont averages 456 (74 points lower); Glenwood averages 565 (35 points higher). 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 Verdugo Viejo?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Verdugo Viejo 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 Verdugo Viejo 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 1,318 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Verdugo Viejo?
Among 1,946 scored homes in Verdugo Viejo, Glendale, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 628 homes (32%); High Priority: 1,318 homes (68%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 530 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Glendale with Cindera Score data.