Neighborhood
Columbia Square
Irvine · Orange County, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Columbia Square, Irvine, CA. Based on 11 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 548 (ranging from 548 to 548). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Columbia Square’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 11 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
548
High Priority
Lowest score
548
Highest score
548
Homes scored
11
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
11100%
Needs Attention580–669
00%
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 Columbia Square, ranked by Cindera Score:
44 COLUMBIA 10
IRVINE, CA 92612
548
View property8 COLUMBIA, UNIT 3
IRVINE, CA 92612
548
View property10 COLUMBIA, UNIT 4
IRVINE, CA 92612
548
View property6 COLUMBIA, UNIT 2
IRVINE, CA 92612
548
View property62 COLUMBIA, UNIT 1
IRVINE, CA 92612
548
View property12 COLUMBIA, UNIT 5
IRVINE, CA 92612
548
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Columbia Square — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Columbia Square?
Scored homes in Columbia Square, Irvine, CA (Orange County, CA metro) average 548 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 11 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Columbia Square?
Scored homes in Columbia Square range from 548 to 548 — a 0-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 11 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Columbia Square?
11 scored homes (100%) in Columbia Square fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
Are there fire stations inside Columbia Square?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Columbia Square boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Columbia Square compare to other Irvine neighborhoods?
Columbia Square averages 548 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Cambridge Court averages 597 (49 points higher); University Town Center averages 597 (49 points higher); Oxford Court averages 597 (49 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 Columbia Square?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Columbia Square 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 Columbia Square 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 11 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Columbia Square?
Among 11 scored homes in Columbia Square, Irvine, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 11 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 548 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Irvine with Cindera Score data.