Neighborhood

Encino

Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Encino, Los Angeles, CA. Based on 39 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 453 (ranging from 445 to 500). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Encino’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 39 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

453

High Priority

Lowest score

445

Highest score

500

Homes scored

39

Score distribution

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

High Priority300579

39100%

Needs Attention580669

00%

Good Foundation670739

00%

Well Protected740799

00%

Firewise Leader800900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Encino boundary — about 39 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.6 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Los Angeles Fire Department Station 83

    4960 Balboa Boulevard

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Encino?

Scored homes in Encino, Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 453 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 39 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Encino?

Scored homes in Encino range from 445 to 500 — a 55-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 39 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Encino?

39 scored homes (100%) in Encino fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

How many fire stations are in Encino?

1 fire station sits inside the Encino boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Los Angeles Fire Department Station 83. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Encino compare to other Los Angeles neighborhoods?

Encino averages 453 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: South Valley averages 515 (62 points higher); Tarzana averages 588 (135 points higher); Sherman Oaks averages 537 (84 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 Encino?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Encino 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 Encino 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 39 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Encino?

Among 39 scored homes in Encino, Los Angeles, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 39 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 453 neighborhood average.