Neighborhood

Congress Southwest

Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Congress Southwest, Los Angeles, CA. Based on 925 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 583 (ranging from 582 to 622). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Congress Southwest’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 925 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

925

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

925100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

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 Congress Southwest — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Congress Southwest?

Scored homes in Congress Southwest, Los Angeles, 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 925 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Congress Southwest?

Scored homes in Congress Southwest 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 925 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Congress Southwest?

925 scored homes (100%) in Congress Southwest fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

Are there fire stations inside Congress Southwest?

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

How does Congress Southwest compare to other Los Angeles neighborhoods?

Congress Southwest averages 583 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Manchester Square averages 582 (1 points lower); Gramercy Park averages 582 (1 points lower); Vermont Knolls averages 583 (about the same). 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 Congress Southwest?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Congress Southwest 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 Congress Southwest 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 925 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Congress Southwest?

Among 925 scored homes in Congress Southwest, Los Angeles, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 925 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 583 neighborhood average.