Neighborhood
South Carthay
Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across South Carthay, Los Angeles, CA. Based on 371 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 582 (ranging from 582 to 622). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put South Carthay’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 371 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
582
Needs Attention
Lowest score
582
Highest score
622
Homes scored
371
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
371100%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
No fire stations were found inside this neighborhood boundary.
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in South Carthay, ranked by Cindera Score:
6001 W PICO BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90035
622
View property6001 W PICO BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90035
622
View property6600 W OLYMPIC BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
582
View property6452 W OLYMPIC BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
582
View property6524 W OLYMPIC BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
582
View property6430 W OLYMPIC BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
582
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for South Carthay — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in South Carthay?
Scored homes in South Carthay, Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 582 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 371 home scores.
How much do scores vary within South Carthay?
Scored homes in South Carthay 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 371 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in South Carthay?
371 scored homes (100%) in South Carthay fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
Are there fire stations inside South Carthay?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the South Carthay boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does South Carthay compare to other Los Angeles neighborhoods?
South Carthay averages 582 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Carthay Square averages 583 (1 points higher); CHAPS averages 586 (4 points higher); PICO averages 582 (about the same). 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 South Carthay?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means South Carthay 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 South Carthay 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 371 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for South Carthay?
Among 371 scored homes in South Carthay, Los Angeles, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 371 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 582 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Los Angeles with Cindera Score data.