Neighborhood

Laurel

Irvine · Orange County, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Laurel, Irvine, CA. Based on 18 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 525 (ranging from 503 to 546). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Laurel’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 18 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

525

High Priority

Lowest score

503

Highest score

546

Homes scored

18

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

18100%

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.

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Laurel?

Scored homes in Laurel, Irvine, CA (Orange County, CA metro) average 525 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 18 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Laurel?

Scored homes in Laurel range from 503 to 546 — a 43-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 18 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Laurel?

18 scored homes (100%) in Laurel 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 Laurel?

Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Laurel boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.

How does Laurel compare to other Irvine neighborhoods?

Laurel averages 525 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Linden averages 522 (3 points lower); Quail Hill averages 551 (26 points higher); Sage East averages 600 (75 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 Laurel?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Laurel 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 Laurel 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 18 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Laurel?

Among 18 scored homes in Laurel, Irvine, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 18 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 525 neighborhood average.