Neighborhood

Malibu West

Malibu · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Malibu West, Malibu, CA. Based on 237 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 467 (ranging from 453 to 509). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Malibu West’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 237 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

467

High Priority

Lowest score

453

Highest score

509

Homes scored

237

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

237100%

Needs Attention580–669

00%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

No fire stations were found inside this neighborhood boundary.

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Malibu West?

Scored homes in Malibu West, Malibu, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 467 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 237 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Malibu West?

Scored homes in Malibu West range from 453 to 509 — a 56-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 237 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Malibu West?

237 scored homes (100%) in Malibu West fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

Are there fire stations inside Malibu West?

Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Malibu West boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.

How does Malibu West compare to other Malibu neighborhoods?

Malibu West averages 467 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Trancas Canyon averages 471 (4 points higher); Bailard-Lunita averages 477 (10 points higher); Trancas Highlands averages 480 (13 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 Malibu West?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Malibu West 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 Malibu West 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 237 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Malibu West?

Among 237 scored homes in Malibu West, Malibu, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 237 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 467 neighborhood average.