Neighborhood
Westwood
Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Westwood, Los Angeles, CA. Based on 9,361 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 582 (ranging from 453 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 9,361 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
582
Needs Attention
Lowest score
453
Highest score
622
Homes scored
9,361
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
7088%
Needs Attention580–669
8,65392%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
2 fire stations sit directly inside the Westwood boundary — about 1,851.5 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
EMSLos Angeles Fire Department Station 71
107 South Beverly Glen Boulevard
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Westwood, ranked by Cindera Score:
BL 605 WILSHIRE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90211
622
View propertyBL 201 WILSHIRE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90211
622
View propertyBL 705 WILSHIRE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90211
622
View propertyBL 604 WILSHIRE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90211
622
View propertyBL 702 WILSHIRE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90211
622
View propertyBL 406 WILSHIRE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90211
622
View property
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 582 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 9,361 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Westwood?
Scored homes in Westwood range from 453 to 622 — a 169-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 9,361 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Westwood?
8,653 scored homes (92%) 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 582 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Westwood Village averages 583 (1 points higher); Westwood North Village averages 587 (5 points higher); Holmby Hills averages 572 (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 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 8,653 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Westwood?
Among 9,361 scored homes in Westwood, Los Angeles, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 8,653 homes (92%); High Priority: 708 homes (8%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 582 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Los Angeles with Cindera Score data.