Neighborhood

Westchester-Playa Del Rey

Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA. Based on 84 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 597 (ranging from 582 to 597). 5 fire stations sit inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Westchester-Playa Del Rey’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 84 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

597

Needs Attention

Lowest score

582

Highest score

597

Homes scored

84

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

84100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

5 fire stations sit directly inside the Westchester-Playa Del Rey boundary — about 1.4 unique scored locations per station. 5 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

    EMS
  • Los Angeles Fire Department - Station 67

    5451 Playa Vista Drive

    EMS
  • Los Angeles Fire Department Station 51

    10435 South Sepulveda Boulevard

    EMS
  • Los Angeles Fire Department Station 80

    7250 World Way

    EMS
  • Los Angeles Fire Department Station 95

    10010 International Road

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Westchester-Playa Del Rey — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Westchester-Playa Del Rey?

Scored homes in Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 597 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 84 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Westchester-Playa Del Rey?

Scored homes in Westchester-Playa Del Rey range from 582 to 597 — a 15-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 84 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Westchester-Playa Del Rey?

84 scored homes (100%) in Westchester-Playa Del Rey 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-Playa Del Rey?

5 fire stations sit inside the Westchester-Playa Del Rey 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 67, Los Angeles Fire Department Station 51 and 2 more. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Westchester-Playa Del Rey compare to other Los Angeles neighborhoods?

Westchester-Playa Del Rey averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Westchester averages 582 (15 points lower); Playa del Rey averages 582 (15 points lower); Marina del Rey averages 587 (10 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 Westchester-Playa Del Rey?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Westchester-Playa Del Rey 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-Playa Del Rey 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 84 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Westchester-Playa Del Rey?

Among 84 scored homes in Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 84 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.