Neighborhood
Central LA
Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Central LA, Los Angeles, CA. Based on 8,987 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 542 (ranging from 448 to 622). 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 8,987 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
542
High Priority
Lowest score
448
Highest score
622
Homes scored
8,987
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
4,46550%
Needs Attention580–669
4,52250%
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 176.7 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:
8940 DICKS ST
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069
622
View property702 N DOHENY DR, UNIT TH27
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069
622
View property812 HUNTLEY DR, UNIT 102
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069
622
View property627 N LA PEER DR
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069
622
View property615 N WEST KNOLL DR
W HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069
622
View property901 HANCOCK AVE, UNIT 312
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069
622
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 542 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 8,987 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Central LA?
Scored homes in Central LA range from 448 to 622 — a 174-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 8,987 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Central LA?
4,522 scored homes (50%) 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 542 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Hollywood Studio District averages 589 (47 points higher); Larchmont averages 590 (48 points higher); Little Armenia averages 588 (46 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 4,522 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Central LA?
Among 8,987 scored homes in Central LA, Los Angeles, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 4,522 homes (50%); High Priority: 4,465 homes (50%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 542 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Los Angeles with Cindera Score data.