Neighborhood
Westchester
Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Westchester, Los Angeles, CA. Based on 11,942 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 582 (ranging from 463 to 622). 4 fire stations sit inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Westchester’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 11,942 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
582
Needs Attention
Lowest score
463
Highest score
622
Homes scored
11,942
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
6365%
Needs Attention580–669
11,30695%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
4 fire stations sit directly inside the Westchester boundary — about 2,186.3 unique scored locations per station. 4 are marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.3 mi from the neighborhood center.
Los Angeles Fire Department - Station 5
8900 South Emerson Avenue
EMSLos Angeles Fire Department Station 51
10435 South Sepulveda Boulevard
EMSLos Angeles Fire Department Station 80
7250 World Way
EMSLos Angeles Fire Department Station 95
10010 International Road
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Westchester, ranked by Cindera Score:
12920 W RUNWAY RD, UNIT 252
PLAYA VISTA, CA 90094
622
View property6030 S SEABLUFF DR, UNIT 321
LOS ANGELES, CA 90094
622
View property12755 W BLUFF CREEK DR, UNIT 1
LOS ANGELES, CA 90094
622
View property5848 S SUNCATCHER PL
LOS ANGELES, CA 90094
622
View property13065 W BLUFF CREEK DR
PLAYA VISTA, CA 90094
622
View property12864 W SOUTH SEAGLASS CIR
LOS ANGELES, CA 90094
622
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Westchester — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Westchester?
Scored homes in Westchester, Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 582 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 11,942 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Westchester?
Scored homes in Westchester range from 463 to 622 — a 159-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 11,942 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Westchester?
11,306 scored homes (95%) in Westchester 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 Westchester?
4 fire stations sit inside the Westchester boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Los Angeles Fire Department - Station 5, Los Angeles Fire Department Station 51, Los Angeles Fire Department Station 80 and 1 more. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Westchester compare to other Los Angeles neighborhoods?
Westchester averages 582 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Westchester-Playa Del Rey averages 597 (15 points higher); Playa del Rey averages 582 (about the same); Marina del Rey averages 587 (5 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 Westchester?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Westchester 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 Westchester 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 11,306 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Westchester?
Among 11,942 scored homes in Westchester, Los Angeles, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 11,306 homes (95%); High Priority: 636 homes (5%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 582 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Los Angeles with Cindera Score data.