Neighborhood

South Mar Vista

Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across South Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA. Based on 1,163 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 South Mar Vista’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 1,163 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

1,163

Score distribution

Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

1,163100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the South Mar Vista boundary — about 980 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 62

    11970 Venice Avenue

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for South Mar Vista — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in South Mar Vista?

Scored homes in South Mar Vista, 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 1,163 home scores.

How much do scores vary within South Mar Vista?

Scored homes in South Mar Vista 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 1,163 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in South Mar Vista?

1,163 scored homes (100%) in South Mar Vista 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 Mar Vista?

1 fire station sits inside the South Mar Vista boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Los Angeles Fire Department Station 62. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does South Mar Vista compare to other Los Angeles neighborhoods?

South Mar Vista averages 586 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Mar Vista averages 586 (about the same); Hilltop averages 587 (1 points higher); Westdale averages 586 (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 Mar Vista?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means South Mar Vista 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 Mar Vista 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 1,163 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for South Mar Vista?

Among 1,163 scored homes in South Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1,163 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 586 neighborhood average.