Neighborhood

Belmont Shore

Long Beach · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Belmont Shore, Long Beach, CA. Based on 126 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 583 (ranging from 582 to 622). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Belmont Shore’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 126 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

583

Needs Attention

Lowest score

582

Highest score

622

Homes scored

126

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

126100%

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 Shore boundary — about 54 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.4 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Long Beach Fire Department Station 8

    5365 East 2nd Street

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Belmont Shore?

Scored homes in Belmont Shore, Long Beach, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 583 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 126 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Belmont Shore?

Scored homes in Belmont Shore range from 582 to 622 — a 40-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 126 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Belmont Shore?

126 scored homes (100%) in Belmont Shore 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 Shore?

1 fire station sits inside the Belmont Shore boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Long Beach Fire Department Station 8. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Belmont Shore compare to other Long Beach neighborhoods?

Belmont Shore averages 583 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Belmont Park averages 586 (3 points higher); Belmont Heights averages 584 (1 points higher); Naples averages 585 (2 points higher). 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 Shore?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Belmont Shore 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 Shore 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 126 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Belmont Shore?

Among 126 scored homes in Belmont Shore, Long Beach, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 126 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 583 neighborhood average.