Neighborhood

Harbor City

Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Harbor City, Los Angeles, CA. Based on 4,371 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 586 (ranging from 500 to 622). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Harbor City’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 4,371 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

586

Needs Attention

Lowest score

500

Highest score

622

Homes scored

4,371

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

641%

Needs Attention580–669

4,30799%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Harbor City boundary — about 2,992 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.2 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Los Angeles Fire Department Station 85

    1331 West 253rd Street

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Harbor City?

Scored homes in Harbor City, Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 586 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 4,371 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Harbor City?

Scored homes in Harbor City range from 500 to 622 — a 122-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 4,371 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Harbor City?

4,307 scored homes (99%) in Harbor City 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 Harbor City?

1 fire station sits inside the Harbor City boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Los Angeles Fire Department Station 85. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Harbor City compare to other Los Angeles neighborhoods?

Harbor City averages 586 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Harbor averages 582 (4 points lower); Wilmington averages 585 (1 points lower); Northwest San Pedro averages 576 (10 points lower). 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 Harbor City?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Harbor City 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 Harbor City 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 4,307 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Harbor City?

Among 4,371 scored homes in Harbor City, Los Angeles, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 4,307 homes (99%); High Priority: 64 homes (1%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 586 neighborhood average.