Neighborhood

Sylmar

Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA. Based on 10 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 583 (ranging from 582 to 596). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Sylmar’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 10 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

583

Needs Attention

Lowest score

582

Highest score

596

Homes scored

10

Score distribution

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

High Priority300579

00%

Needs Attention580669

10100%

Good Foundation670739

00%

Well Protected740799

00%

Firewise Leader800900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Sylmar boundary — about 10 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.3 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Los Angeles Fire Department Station 91

    14430 Polk Street

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Sylmar?

Scored homes in Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 583 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 10 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Sylmar?

Scored homes in Sylmar range from 582 to 596 — a 14-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 10 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Sylmar?

10 scored homes (100%) in Sylmar 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 Sylmar?

1 fire station sits inside the Sylmar boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Los Angeles Fire Department Station 91. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Sylmar compare to other Los Angeles neighborhoods?

Sylmar averages 583 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Granada Hills North averages 459 (124 points lower); Arleta averages 582 (1 points lower); North Hills East averages 585 (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 Sylmar?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Sylmar 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 Sylmar 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 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Sylmar?

Among 10 scored homes in Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 10 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 583 neighborhood average.