Neighborhood
Northridge
Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Northridge, Los Angeles, CA. Based on 1 home score, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 596 (ranging from 596 to 596). 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 1 home score. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
596
Needs Attention
Lowest score
596
Highest score
596
Homes scored
1
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
1100%
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 0.5 unique scored location 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
EMSLos Angeles City Fire Department Station 70
9861 Reseda Boulevard
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Northridge, ranked by Cindera Score:
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 596 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 1 home score.
Which score tier has the most homes in Northridge?
1 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 596 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Northridge West averages 596 (about the same); Reseda averages 622 (26 points higher); Granada Hills averages 459 (137 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 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 1 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Northridge?
Among 1 scored homes in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 596 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Los Angeles with Cindera Score data.