Neighborhood

Central Malibu

Malibu · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Central Malibu, Malibu, CA. Based on 1,392 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 471 (ranging from 447 to 628). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Central Malibu’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 1,392 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

471

High Priority

Lowest score

447

Highest score

628

Homes scored

1,392

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

1,36598%

Needs Attention580–669

272%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Central Malibu boundary — about 930 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 1.5 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 71

    28722 West Pacific Coast Highway

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Central Malibu?

Scored homes in Central Malibu, Malibu, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 471 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 1,392 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Central Malibu?

Scored homes in Central Malibu range from 447 to 628 — a 181-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 1,392 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Central Malibu?

1,365 scored homes (98%) in Central Malibu fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

How many fire stations are in Central Malibu?

1 fire station sits inside the Central Malibu boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 71. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Central Malibu compare to other Malibu neighborhoods?

Central Malibu averages 471 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Winding Way-De Butts Terrace averages 472 (1 points higher); Sycamore Park averages 467 (4 points lower); Ramirez Canyon averages 467 (4 points lower). Block-level conditions explain much of the spread — two streets in the same city can land in different tiers.

What does a High Priority average mean for Central Malibu?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Central Malibu still have significant wildfire readiness work ahead. Cindera prioritizes the highest-impact hardening actions block by block so homeowners can move into higher tiers over time.

How can homeowners in Central Malibu improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Malibu, 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 1,365 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Central Malibu?

Among 1,392 scored homes in Central Malibu, Malibu, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 27 homes (2%); High Priority: 1,365 homes (98%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 471 neighborhood average.