Neighborhood
Bougainvillea
Irvine · Orange County, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Bougainvillea, Irvine, CA. Based on 35 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 603 (ranging from 559 to 610). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Bougainvillea’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 35 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
603
Needs Attention
Lowest score
559
Highest score
610
Homes scored
35
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
411%
Needs Attention580–669
3189%
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.
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Bougainvillea, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Bougainvillea — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Bougainvillea?
Scored homes in Bougainvillea, Irvine, CA (Orange County, CA metro) average 603 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 35 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Bougainvillea?
Scored homes in Bougainvillea range from 559 to 610 — a 51-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 35 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Bougainvillea?
31 scored homes (89%) in Bougainvillea 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 Bougainvillea?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Bougainvillea boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Bougainvillea compare to other Irvine neighborhoods?
Bougainvillea averages 603 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Decada averages 538 (65 points lower); Los Arboles averages 610 (7 points higher); San Carlos North averages 525 (78 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 Bougainvillea?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Bougainvillea 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 Bougainvillea improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Irvine, 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 31 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Bougainvillea?
Among 35 scored homes in Bougainvillea, Irvine, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 31 homes (89%); High Priority: 4 homes (11%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 603 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Irvine with Cindera Score data.