Neighborhood
Pico Union
Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA. Based on 2,627 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 586 (ranging from 582 to 622). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Pico Union’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 2,627 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
586
Needs Attention
Lowest score
582
Highest score
622
Homes scored
2,627
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
2,627100%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Pico Union boundary — about 2,305 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.2 mi from the neighborhood center.
Los Angeles Fire Department Station 13
2401 West Pico Boulevard
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Pico Union, ranked by Cindera Score:
1521 W PICO BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
622
View property1536 W 11TH PL
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
622
View property1876 W 20TH ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90007
622
View property1450 W WASHINGTON BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90007
622
View property1408 W WASHINGTON BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90007
622
View property1870 W 20TH ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90007
622
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Pico Union — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Pico Union?
Scored homes in Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 586 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 2,627 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Pico Union?
Scored homes in Pico Union 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 2,627 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Pico Union?
2,627 scored homes (100%) in Pico Union 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 Pico Union?
1 fire station sits inside the Pico Union boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Los Angeles Fire Department Station 13. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Pico Union compare to other Los Angeles neighborhoods?
Pico Union averages 586 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: University Park averages 583 (3 points lower); MacArthur Park averages 594 (8 points higher); Harvard Heights averages 583 (3 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 Pico Union?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Pico Union 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 Pico Union 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 2,627 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Pico Union?
Among 2,627 scored homes in Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 2,627 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 586 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Los Angeles with Cindera Score data.