Neighborhood
Downtown Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach · Los Angeles, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Downtown Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach, CA. Based on 185 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 596 (ranging from 582 to 622). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Downtown Manhattan Beach’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 185 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
596
Needs Attention
Lowest score
582
Highest score
622
Homes scored
185
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
185100%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Downtown Manhattan Beach boundary — about 125 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.2 mi from the neighborhood center.
Manhattan Beach Fire Department Station 1
400 15th Street
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Downtown Manhattan Beach, ranked by Cindera Score:
1300 HIGHLAND AVE, UNIT 103
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266
622
View property1402 MANHATTAN AVE
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266
622
View property129 12TH ST
MANHATTAN BCH, CA 90266
622
View property1300 HIGHLAND AVE, UNIT 202
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266
622
View property1300 HIGHLAND AVE, UNIT 102
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266
622
View property1300 HIGHLAND AVE, UNIT 109
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266
622
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Downtown Manhattan Beach — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Downtown Manhattan Beach?
Scored homes in Downtown Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 596 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 185 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Downtown Manhattan Beach?
Scored homes in Downtown Manhattan Beach range from 582 to 622 — a 40-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 185 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Downtown Manhattan Beach?
185 scored homes (100%) in Downtown Manhattan Beach 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 Downtown Manhattan Beach?
1 fire station sits inside the Downtown Manhattan Beach boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Manhattan Beach Fire Department Station 1. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Downtown Manhattan Beach compare to other Manhattan Beach neighborhoods?
Downtown Manhattan Beach averages 596 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Sand Section averages 593 (3 points lower); Hill Section averages 593 (3 points lower); Tree Section averages 590 (6 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 Downtown Manhattan Beach?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Downtown Manhattan Beach 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 Downtown Manhattan Beach improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Manhattan Beach, 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 185 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Downtown Manhattan Beach?
Among 185 scored homes in Downtown Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 185 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 596 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Manhattan Beach with Cindera Score data.