Neighborhood

Eastern Malibu

Malibu · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Eastern Malibu, Malibu, CA. Based on 1,571 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 461 (ranging from 440 to 635). 2 fire stations sit inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Eastern Malibu’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 1,571 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

461

High Priority

Lowest score

440

Highest score

635

Homes scored

1,571

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

1,56199%

Needs Attention580–669

101%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

2 fire stations sit directly inside the Eastern Malibu boundary — about 631.5 unique scored locations per station. 2 are marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.2 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 70

    3970 Carbon Canyon Road

    EMS
  • Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 88

    23720 West Malibu Road

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Eastern Malibu?

Scored homes in Eastern Malibu, Malibu, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 461 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 1,571 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Eastern Malibu?

Scored homes in Eastern Malibu range from 440 to 635 — a 195-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 1,571 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Eastern Malibu?

1,561 scored homes (99%) in Eastern 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 Eastern Malibu?

2 fire stations sit inside the Eastern Malibu boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 70, Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 88. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Eastern Malibu compare to other Malibu neighborhoods?

Eastern Malibu averages 461 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Las Flores Mesa averages 458 (3 points lower); Serra Retreat averages 455 (6 points lower); Malibu Country Estates averages 465 (4 points higher). 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 Eastern Malibu?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Eastern 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 Eastern 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 1,561 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Eastern Malibu?

Among 1,571 scored homes in Eastern Malibu, Malibu, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 10 homes (1%); High Priority: 1,561 homes (99%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 461 neighborhood average.