Neighborhood
Western Heights
Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Western Heights, Los Angeles, CA. Based on 146 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 582 (ranging from 582 to 597). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Western Heights’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 146 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
582
Needs Attention
Lowest score
582
Highest score
597
Homes scored
146
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
146100%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Western Heights boundary — about 146 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.2 mi from the neighborhood center.
Los Angeles Fire Department Station 26
2009 South Western Avenue
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Western Heights, ranked by Cindera Score:
1927 S WESTERN AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90018
597
View property2460 W WASHINGTON BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90018
597
View property2200 W WASHINGTON BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90018
597
View property2000 ARLINGTON AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90018
582
View property2257 W 21ST ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90018
582
View property2221 W 21ST ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90018
582
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Western Heights — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Western Heights?
Scored homes in Western Heights, 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 146 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Western Heights?
Scored homes in Western Heights 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 146 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Western Heights?
146 scored homes (100%) in Western Heights 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 Western Heights?
1 fire station sits inside the Western Heights boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Los Angeles Fire Department Station 26. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Western Heights compare to other Los Angeles neighborhoods?
Western Heights averages 582 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Angelus Vista averages 585 (3 points higher); West Adams Terrace averages 583 (1 points higher); Harvard Heights averages 583 (1 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 Western Heights?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Western Heights 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 Western Heights 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 146 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Western Heights?
Among 146 scored homes in Western Heights, Los Angeles, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 146 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 582 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Los Angeles with Cindera Score data.