Neighborhood
San Carlos South
Irvine · Orange County, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across San Carlos South, Irvine, CA. Based on 32 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 574 (ranging from 560 to 610). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put San Carlos South’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 32 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
574
High Priority
Lowest score
560
Highest score
610
Homes scored
32
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
2372%
Needs Attention580–669
928%
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 San Carlos South, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for San Carlos South — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in San Carlos South?
Scored homes in San Carlos South, Irvine, CA (Orange County, CA metro) average 574 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 32 home scores.
How much do scores vary within San Carlos South?
Scored homes in San Carlos South range from 560 to 610 — a 50-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 32 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in San Carlos South?
23 scored homes (72%) in San Carlos South 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 San Carlos South?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the San Carlos South boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does San Carlos South compare to other Irvine neighborhoods?
San Carlos South averages 574 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Los Arboles averages 610 (36 points higher); Bougainvillea averages 603 (29 points higher); San Carlos North averages 525 (49 points lower). 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 San Carlos South?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in San Carlos South 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 San Carlos South 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 23 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for San Carlos South?
Among 32 scored homes in San Carlos South, Irvine, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 9 homes (28%); High Priority: 23 homes (72%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 574 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Irvine with Cindera Score data.