Neighborhood
Universal City
Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Universal City, Los Angeles, CA. Based on 2 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 471 (ranging from 463 to 478). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Universal City’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 2 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
471
High Priority
Lowest score
463
Highest score
478
Homes scored
2
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
2100%
Needs Attention580–669
00%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Universal City boundary — about 2 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.3 mi from the neighborhood center.
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 51
3900 Lankershim Boulevard
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Universal City, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Universal City — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Universal City?
Scored homes in Universal City, Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 471 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 2 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Universal City?
Scored homes in Universal City range from 463 to 478 — a 15-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 2 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Universal City?
2 scored homes (100%) in Universal City 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 Universal City?
1 fire station sits inside the Universal City boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 51. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Universal City compare to other Los Angeles neighborhoods?
Universal City averages 471 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Greater Toluca Lake averages 587 (116 points higher); Hollywood Hills West averages 474 (3 points higher); Outpost averages 458 (13 points lower). 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 Universal City?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Universal City 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 Universal City 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 2 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Universal City?
Among 2 scored homes in Universal City, Los Angeles, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 2 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 471 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Los Angeles with Cindera Score data.