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 Priority300–579
7,66313%
Needs Attention580–669
49,85187%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
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
EMSCity of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 29
4029 West Wilshire Boulevard
EMSCity of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 3
108 North Fremont Avenue
EMSCity of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 35
1601 North Hillhurst Avenue
EMSCity of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 6
326 North Virgil Avenue
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Central LA, ranked by Cindera Score:
1953 BRIAR ROSE LN
LOS ANGELES, CA 90034
634
View property1953 BRIAR ROSE LN
LOS ANGELES, CA 90034
634
View property5827 CARLTON WAY
LOS ANGELES, CA 90028
632
View property5717 CARLTON WAY
LOS ANGELES, CA 90028
632
View property5766 HOLLYWOOD BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90028
632
View property1525 N HOBART BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
632
View property
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.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Los Angeles with Cindera Score data.