Neighborhood
Sherman Oaks
Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA. Based on 7 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 537 (ranging from 456 to 597). 3 fire stations sit inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Sherman Oaks’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 7 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
537
High Priority
Lowest score
456
Highest score
597
Homes scored
7
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
343%
Needs Attention580–669
457%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
3 fire stations sit directly inside the Sherman Oaks boundary — about 2.3 unique scored locations per station. 3 are marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 1.3 mi from the neighborhood center.
Los Angeles Fire Department Station 102
13200 Burbank Boulevard
EMSLos Angeles Fire Department Station 88
5101 North Sepulveda Boulevard
EMSLos Angeles Fire Department Station 99
14145 Mulholland Drive
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Sherman Oaks, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Sherman Oaks — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Sherman Oaks?
Scored homes in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 537 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 7 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Sherman Oaks?
Scored homes in Sherman Oaks range from 456 to 597 — a 141-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 7 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Sherman Oaks?
4 scored homes (57%) in Sherman Oaks 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 Sherman Oaks?
3 fire stations sit inside the Sherman Oaks boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Los Angeles Fire Department Station 102, Los Angeles Fire Department Station 88, Los Angeles Fire Department Station 99. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Sherman Oaks compare to other Los Angeles neighborhoods?
Sherman Oaks averages 537 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Greater Valley Glen averages 583 (46 points higher); Van Nuys averages 582 (45 points higher); Beverly Glen averages 454 (83 points lower). Block-level conditions explain much of the spread — two streets in the same city can land in different tiers.
What does a High Priority average mean for Sherman Oaks?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Sherman Oaks still have significant wildfire readiness work ahead. Cindera prioritizes the highest-impact hardening actions block by block so homeowners can move into higher tiers over time.
How can homeowners in Sherman Oaks 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 4 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Sherman Oaks?
Among 7 scored homes in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 4 homes (57%); High Priority: 3 homes (43%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 537 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Los Angeles with Cindera Score data.