Neighborhood

Northwood

Irvine · Orange County, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Northwood, Irvine, CA. Based on 2 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 597 (ranging from 597 to 597). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Northwood’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 2 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

597

Needs Attention

Lowest score

597

Highest score

597

Homes scored

2

Score distribution

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

High Priority300579

00%

Needs Attention580669

2100%

Good Foundation670739

00%

Well Protected740799

00%

Firewise Leader800900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

No fire stations were found inside this neighborhood boundary.

Top performing properties

The most fire-hardened properties in Northwood, ranked by Cindera Score:

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Northwood?

Scored homes in Northwood, Irvine, CA (Orange County, CA metro) average 597 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 2 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Northwood?

Scored homes in Northwood range from 597 to 597 — a 0-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 2 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Northwood?

2 scored homes (100%) in Northwood 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 Northwood?

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

How does Northwood compare to other Irvine neighborhoods?

Northwood averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Northwood Horizons averages 597 (about the same); Walnut Square averages 597 (about the same); El Camino Real averages 597 (about the same). 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 Northwood?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Northwood 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 Northwood 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 2 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Northwood?

Among 2 scored homes in Northwood, Irvine, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 2 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.