Neighborhood

Mid-City West

Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA. Based on 8,942 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 588 (ranging from 582 to 622). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Mid-City West’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 8,942 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

588

Needs Attention

Lowest score

582

Highest score

622

Homes scored

8,942

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

8,942100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Mid-City West boundary — about 6,955 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.8 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Los Angeles Fire Department Station 61

    5821 West 3rd Street

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Mid-City West?

Scored homes in Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 588 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 8,942 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Mid-City West?

Scored homes in Mid-City West 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 8,942 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Mid-City West?

8,942 scored homes (100%) in Mid-City West 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 Mid-City West?

1 fire station sits inside the Mid-City West boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Los Angeles Fire Department Station 61. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Mid-City West compare to other Los Angeles neighborhoods?

Mid-City West averages 588 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Park La Brea averages 587 (1 points lower); Miracle Mile averages 587 (1 points lower); Carthay Square averages 583 (5 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 Mid-City West?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Mid-City West 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 Mid-City West 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 8,942 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Mid-City West?

Among 8,942 scored homes in Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 8,942 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 588 neighborhood average.