Neighborhood

Central LA

Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Central LA, Los Angeles, CA. Based on 57,514 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 574 (ranging from 440 to 634). 19 fire stations sit inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Central LA’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 57,514 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

574

High Priority

Lowest score

440

Highest score

634

Homes scored

57,514

Score distribution

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

High Priority300579

7,66313%

Needs Attention580669

49,85187%

Good Foundation670739

00%

Well Protected740799

00%

Firewise Leader800900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

19 fire stations sit directly inside the Central LA boundary — about 2,022.1 unique scored locations per station. 19 are marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.3 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • City of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 11

    1819 West 7th Street

    EMS
  • City of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 29

    4029 West Wilshire Boulevard

    EMS
  • City of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 3

    108 North Fremont Avenue

    EMS
  • City of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 35

    1601 North Hillhurst Avenue

    EMS
  • City of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 6

    326 North Virgil Avenue

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Central LA?

Scored homes in Central LA, Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 574 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 57,514 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Central LA?

Scored homes in Central LA range from 440 to 634 — a 194-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 57,514 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Central LA?

49,851 scored homes (87%) in Central LA 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 Central LA?

19 fire stations sit inside the Central LA boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include City of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 11, City of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 29, City of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 3 and 16 more. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Central LA compare to other Los Angeles neighborhoods?

Central LA averages 574 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Hollywood Studio District averages 589 (15 points higher); Larchmont averages 590 (16 points higher); Hollywood averages 590 (16 points higher). 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 Central LA?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Central LA 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 Central LA improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Los Angeles, 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 49,851 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Central LA?

Among 57,514 scored homes in Central LA, Los Angeles, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 49,851 homes (87%); High Priority: 7,663 homes (13%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 574 neighborhood average.