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 Priority300–579
4956%
Needs Attention580–669
3844%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
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
EMSCity of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 104
8349 Winnetka Avenue
EMSCity of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 114 Air Operations
16617 Arminta Street
EMSCity of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 90
7921 Woodley Avenue
EMSLos Angeles City Fire Department Station 106
23004 Roscoe Boulevard
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in South Valley, ranked by Cindera Score:
21110 OXNARD ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 91367
622
View propertyUNKNOWN ADDRESS
STRATHERN, CA 18316
622
View propertyUNKNOWN ADDRESS
LA MONTANA, CA 18933
603
View property7501 WHITSETT AVE
VAN NUYS, CA 90001
597
View propertyUNKNOWN ADDRESS
LA MONTANA, CA 18927
597
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BRANTON, CA 13939
597
View property
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.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Los Angeles with Cindera Score data.