Neighborhood

Westwood

Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Westwood, Los Angeles, CA. Based on 10,219 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 586 (ranging from 448 to 622). 2 fire stations sit inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Westwood’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 10,219 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

586

Needs Attention

Lowest score

448

Highest score

622

Homes scored

10,219

Score distribution

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

High Priority300579

3143%

Needs Attention580669

9,90597%

Good Foundation670739

00%

Well Protected740799

00%

Firewise Leader800900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

2 fire stations sit directly inside the Westwood boundary — about 1,754 unique scored locations per station. 2 are marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.7 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Los Angeles Fire Department Station 37

    1090 Veteran Avenue

    EMS
  • Los Angeles Fire Department Station 71

    107 South Beverly Glen Boulevard

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Westwood — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Westwood?

Scored homes in Westwood, Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 586 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 10,219 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Westwood?

Scored homes in Westwood range from 448 to 622 — a 174-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 10,219 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Westwood?

9,905 scored homes (97%) in Westwood 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 Westwood?

2 fire stations sit inside the Westwood boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Los Angeles Fire Department Station 37, Los Angeles Fire Department Station 71. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Westwood compare to other Los Angeles neighborhoods?

Westwood averages 586 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Westwood Village averages 583 (3 points lower); Westwood North Village averages 587 (1 points higher); Holmby Hills averages 574 (12 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 Westwood?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Westwood 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 Westwood 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 9,905 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Westwood?

Among 10,219 scored homes in Westwood, Los Angeles, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 9,905 homes (97%); High Priority: 314 homes (3%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 586 neighborhood average.