Neighborhood
Irvine Research Center
Irvine · Orange County, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Irvine Research Center, Irvine, CA. Based on 94 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 592 (ranging from 463 to 610). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Irvine Research Center’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 94 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
592
Needs Attention
Lowest score
463
Highest score
610
Homes scored
94
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
66%
Needs Attention580–669
8894%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Irvine Research Center boundary — about 22 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.3 mi from the neighborhood center.
Orange County Fire Authority - Station 51
18 Cushing
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Irvine Research Center, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Irvine Research Center — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Irvine Research Center?
Scored homes in Irvine Research Center, Irvine, CA (Orange County, CA metro) average 592 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 94 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Irvine Research Center?
Scored homes in Irvine Research Center range from 463 to 610 — a 147-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 94 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Irvine Research Center?
88 scored homes (94%) in Irvine Research Center 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 Irvine Research Center?
1 fire station sits inside the Irvine Research Center boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Orange County Fire Authority - Station 51. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Irvine Research Center compare to other Irvine neighborhoods?
Irvine Research Center averages 592 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Laguna Altura averages 483 (109 points lower); Irvine Industrial Complex-East averages 601 (9 points higher); Irvine Center averages 596 (4 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 Irvine Research Center?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Irvine Research Center 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 Irvine Research Center 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 88 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Irvine Research Center?
Among 94 scored homes in Irvine Research Center, Irvine, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 88 homes (94%); High Priority: 6 homes (6%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 592 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Irvine with Cindera Score data.