Neighborhood

Northridge

Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Northridge, Los Angeles, CA. Based on 2,748 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 584 (ranging from 582 to 622). 2 fire stations sit inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Northridge’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 2,748 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

584

Needs Attention

Lowest score

582

Highest score

622

Homes scored

2,748

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

2,748100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

2 fire stations sit directly inside the Northridge boundary — about 1,145.5 unique scored locations per station. 2 are marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.5 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • City of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 103

    18143 Parthenia Street

    EMS
  • Los Angeles City Fire Department Station 70

    9861 Reseda Boulevard

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Northridge?

Scored homes in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 584 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 2,748 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Northridge?

Scored homes in Northridge 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 2,748 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Northridge?

2,748 scored homes (100%) in Northridge 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 Northridge?

2 fire stations sit inside the Northridge boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include City of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 103, Los Angeles City Fire Department Station 70. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Northridge compare to other Los Angeles neighborhoods?

Northridge averages 584 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Northridge East averages 586 (2 points higher); Northridge West averages 585 (1 points higher); Northridge South averages 584 (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 Northridge?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Northridge 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 Northridge 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 2,748 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Northridge?

Among 2,748 scored homes in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 2,748 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 584 neighborhood average.