Neighborhood

Salerno

Lake Forest · Orange County, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Salerno, Lake Forest, CA. Based on 135 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 494 (ranging from 465 to 526). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Salerno’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 135 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

494

High Priority

Lowest score

465

Highest score

526

Homes scored

135

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

135100%

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 Salerno — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Salerno?

Scored homes in Salerno, Lake Forest, CA (Orange County, CA metro) average 494 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 135 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Salerno?

Scored homes in Salerno range from 465 to 526 — a 61-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 135 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Salerno?

135 scored homes (100%) in Salerno 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 Salerno?

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

How does Salerno compare to other Lake Forest neighborhoods?

Salerno averages 494 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Foothill Ranch averages 558 (64 points higher); Montecido averages 458 (36 points lower); Portola Hills averages 455 (39 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 Salerno?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Salerno 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 Salerno 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 135 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Salerno?

Among 135 scored homes in Salerno, Lake Forest, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 135 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 494 neighborhood average.