Neighborhood
Pacoima
Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Pacoima, Los Angeles, CA. Based on 10,413 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 588 (ranging from 505 to 635). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Pacoima’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 10,413 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
588
Needs Attention
Lowest score
505
Highest score
635
Homes scored
10,413
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
1281%
Needs Attention580–669
10,28599%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Pacoima boundary — about 8,772 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.3 mi from the neighborhood center.
Los Angeles Fire Department Station 98
13035 Van Nuys Boulevard
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Pacoima, ranked by Cindera Score:
11406 BELIEVE LN
PACOIMA, CA 91331
635
View property12852 AVENIDA BONITA
PACOIMA, CA 91331
635
View property11472 GLENOAKS BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 91331
635
View property11426 FREEDOM LN
PACOIMA, CA 91331
635
View property11377 VILLA DEL SOL
PACOIMA, CA 91331
635
View property12858 AVENIDA BONITA
PACOIMA, CA 91331
635
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Pacoima — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Pacoima?
Scored homes in Pacoima, 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 10,413 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Pacoima?
Scored homes in Pacoima range from 505 to 635 — a 130-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 10,413 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Pacoima?
10,285 scored homes (99%) in Pacoima 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 Pacoima?
1 fire station sits inside the Pacoima boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Los Angeles Fire Department Station 98. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Pacoima compare to other Los Angeles neighborhoods?
Pacoima averages 588 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Arleta averages 583 (5 points lower); Mission Hills averages 584 (4 points lower); Lake View Terrace averages 496 (92 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 Pacoima?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Pacoima 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 Pacoima 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 10,285 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Pacoima?
Among 10,413 scored homes in Pacoima, Los Angeles, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 10,285 homes (99%); High Priority: 128 homes (1%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 588 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Los Angeles with Cindera Score data.