Neighborhood

Mar Vista

Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA. Based on 55 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 586 (ranging from 582 to 622). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Mar Vista’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 55 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

586

Needs Attention

Lowest score

582

Highest score

622

Homes scored

55

Score distribution

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

High Priority300579

00%

Needs Attention580669

55100%

Good Foundation670739

00%

Well Protected740799

00%

Firewise Leader800900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Mar Vista boundary — about 55 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.7 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Los Angeles Fire Department Station 62

    11970 Venice Avenue

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Mar Vista?

Scored homes in Mar Vista, 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 55 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Mar Vista?

Scored homes in Mar Vista 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 55 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Mar Vista?

55 scored homes (100%) in Mar Vista 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 Mar Vista?

1 fire station sits inside the Mar Vista boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Los Angeles Fire Department Station 62. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Mar Vista compare to other Los Angeles neighborhoods?

Mar Vista averages 586 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Westside Village averages 585 (1 points lower); East of Lincoln averages 586 (about the same); Palms averages 588 (2 points higher). 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 Mar Vista?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Mar Vista 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 Mar Vista 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 55 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Mar Vista?

Among 55 scored homes in Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 55 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 586 neighborhood average.