Neighborhood

Chinatown

Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA. Based on 371 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 528 (ranging from 453 to 622). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Chinatown’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 371 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

528

High Priority

Lowest score

453

Highest score

622

Homes scored

371

Score distribution

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

High Priority300579

29078%

Needs Attention580669

8122%

Good Foundation670739

00%

Well Protected740799

00%

Firewise Leader800900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

No fire stations were found inside this neighborhood boundary.

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Chinatown?

Scored homes in Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 528 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 371 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Chinatown?

Scored homes in Chinatown range from 453 to 622 — a 169-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 371 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Chinatown?

290 scored homes (78%) in Chinatown fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

Are there fire stations inside Chinatown?

Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Chinatown boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.

How does Chinatown compare to other Los Angeles neighborhoods?

Chinatown averages 528 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Victor Heights averages 479 (49 points lower); Historic Cultural averages 554 (26 points higher); Mission Junction averages 597 (69 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 Chinatown?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Chinatown 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 Chinatown 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 290 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Chinatown?

Among 371 scored homes in Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 81 homes (22%); High Priority: 290 homes (78%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 528 neighborhood average.