Neighborhood

Belmont Heights

Long Beach · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Belmont Heights, Long Beach, CA. Based on 87 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 584 (ranging from 582 to 597). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Belmont Heights’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 87 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

584

Needs Attention

Lowest score

582

Highest score

597

Homes scored

87

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

87100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Belmont Heights boundary — about 80 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.5 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Long Beach Fire Department Station 4

    411 Loma Avenue

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Belmont Heights?

Scored homes in Belmont Heights, Long Beach, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 584 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 87 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Belmont Heights?

Scored homes in Belmont Heights range from 582 to 597 — a 15-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 87 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Belmont Heights?

87 scored homes (100%) in Belmont Heights fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

How many fire stations are in Belmont Heights?

1 fire station sits inside the Belmont Heights boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Long Beach Fire Department Station 4. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Belmont Heights compare to other Long Beach neighborhoods?

Belmont Heights averages 584 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Wilson High averages 583 (1 points lower); Belmont Shore averages 583 (1 points lower); Recreation Park averages 582 (2 points lower). 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 Belmont Heights?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Belmont Heights 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 Belmont Heights improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Long Beach, 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 87 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Belmont Heights?

Among 87 scored homes in Belmont Heights, Long Beach, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 87 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 584 neighborhood average.