Neighborhood

Northridge South

Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Northridge South, Los Angeles, CA. Based on 2,303 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 584 (ranging from 582 to 632). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Northridge South’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 2,303 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

584

Needs Attention

Lowest score

582

Highest score

632

Homes scored

2,303

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

2,303100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Northridge South boundary — about 2,232 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.6 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • City of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 103

    18143 Parthenia Street

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Northridge South?

Scored homes in Northridge South, 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 2,303 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Northridge South?

Scored homes in Northridge South range from 582 to 632 — a 50-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 2,303 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Northridge South?

2,303 scored homes (100%) in Northridge South 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 South?

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

How does Northridge South compare to other Los Angeles neighborhoods?

Northridge South averages 584 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Northridge averages 584 (about the same); Reseda averages 585 (1 points higher); Northridge West averages 585 (1 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 Northridge South?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Northridge South 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 South 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 2,303 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Northridge South?

Among 2,303 scored homes in Northridge South, Los Angeles, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 2,303 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 584 neighborhood average.