Neighborhood

South Valley

Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across South Valley, Los Angeles, CA. Based on 87 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 515 (ranging from 445 to 622). 20 fire stations sit inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put South Valley’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 87 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

515

High Priority

Lowest score

445

Highest score

622

Homes scored

87

Score distribution

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

High Priority300579

4956%

Needs Attention580669

3844%

Good Foundation670739

00%

Well Protected740799

00%

Firewise Leader800900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

20 fire stations sit directly inside the South Valley boundary — about 4.4 unique scored locations per station. 20 are marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 1 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • City of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 100

    6751 Louise Avenue

    EMS
  • City of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 104

    8349 Winnetka Avenue

    EMS
  • City of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 114 Air Operations

    16617 Arminta Street

    EMS
  • City of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 90

    7921 Woodley Avenue

    EMS
  • Los Angeles City Fire Department Station 106

    23004 Roscoe Boulevard

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in South Valley?

Scored homes in South Valley, Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 515 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 87 home scores.

How much do scores vary within South Valley?

Scored homes in South Valley range from 445 to 622 — a 177-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 87 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in South Valley?

49 scored homes (56%) in South Valley fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

How many fire stations are in South Valley?

20 fire stations sit inside the South Valley boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include City of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 100, City of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 104, City of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 114 Air Operations and 17 more. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does South Valley compare to other Los Angeles neighborhoods?

South Valley averages 515 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Encino averages 453 (62 points lower); Reseda averages 622 (107 points higher); Tarzana averages 588 (73 points higher). 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 South Valley?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in South Valley 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 South Valley 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 49 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for South Valley?

Among 87 scored homes in South Valley, Los Angeles, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 38 homes (44%); High Priority: 49 homes (56%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 515 neighborhood average.