Neighborhood
Montbury
Lake Forest · Orange County, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Montbury, Lake Forest, CA. Based on 1 home score, 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 Montbury’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 1 home score. 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
1
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
1100%
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 Montbury, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Montbury — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Montbury?
Scored homes in Montbury, Lake Forest, 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 1 home score.
Which score tier has the most homes in Montbury?
1 scored homes (100%) in Montbury 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 Montbury?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Montbury boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Montbury compare to other Lake Forest neighborhoods?
Montbury averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Rancho de los Alisos averages 609 (12 points higher); Whispering Hills averages 597 (about the same); Grandview Crest 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 Montbury?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Montbury 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 Montbury improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Lake Forest, 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 1 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Montbury?
Among 1 scored homes in Montbury, Lake Forest, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Lake Forest with Cindera Score data.