Neighborhood
South LA
Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across South LA, Los Angeles, CA. Based on 10,738 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 581 (ranging from 448 to 622). 15 fire stations sit inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put South LA’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 10,738 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
581
Needs Attention
Lowest score
448
Highest score
622
Homes scored
10,738
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
2983%
Needs Attention580–669
10,44097%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
15 fire stations sit directly inside the South LA boundary — about 709.5 unique scored locations per station. 15 are marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.5 mi from the neighborhood center.
City of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 64
10811 South Main Street
EMSLos Angeles County Fire Department Station 38
3907 West 54th Street
EMSLos Angeles County Fire Department Station 58
5757 South Fairfax Avenue
EMSLos Angeles Fire Department Station 14
3401 South Central Avenue
EMSLos Angeles Fire Department Station 15
3000 Hoover Street
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in South LA, ranked by Cindera Score:
942 W 78TH ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90044
622
View property664 W 66TH ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90044
622
View property837 W 77TH ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90044
622
View property7523 S HOOVER ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90044
622
View property7023 ESTRELLA AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90044
622
View property636 W 77TH ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90044
622
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for South LA — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in South LA?
Scored homes in South LA, Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 581 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 10,738 home scores.
How much do scores vary within South LA?
Scored homes in South LA range from 448 to 622 — a 174-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 10,738 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in South LA?
10,440 scored homes (97%) in South LA 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 South LA?
15 fire stations sit inside the South LA boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include City of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 64, Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 38, Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 58 and 12 more. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does South LA compare to other Los Angeles neighborhoods?
South LA averages 581 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Chesterfield Square averages 584 (3 points higher); Voices of 90037 averages 584 (3 points higher); Canterbury Knolls averages 583 (2 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 South LA?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means South LA 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 LA 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 10,440 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for South LA?
Among 10,738 scored homes in South LA, Los Angeles, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 10,440 homes (97%); High Priority: 298 homes (3%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 581 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Los Angeles with Cindera Score data.