Neighborhood
Van Nuys
Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA. Based on 2 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 602 (ranging from 582 to 622). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Van Nuys’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 2 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
602
Needs Attention
Lowest score
582
Highest score
622
Homes scored
2
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
2100%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Van Nuys boundary — about 2 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 1 mi from the neighborhood center.
Los Angeles Fire Department Station 39
14615 Oxnard Street
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Van Nuys, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Van Nuys — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Van Nuys?
Scored homes in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 602 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 2 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Van Nuys?
Scored homes in Van Nuys 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 2 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Van Nuys?
2 scored homes (100%) in Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys?
1 fire station sits inside the Van Nuys boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Los Angeles Fire Department Station 39. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Van Nuys compare to other Los Angeles neighborhoods?
Van Nuys averages 602 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Panorama City averages 582 (20 points lower); Greater Valley Glen averages 583 (19 points lower); North Hollywood West averages 584 (18 points lower). 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 Van Nuys?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys 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 Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Van Nuys?
Among 2 scored homes in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 2 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 602 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Los Angeles with Cindera Score data.