Neighborhood
Central Newport Beach
Newport Beach · Orange County, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Central Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA. Based on 94 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 597 (ranging from 597 to 597). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Central Newport Beach’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 94 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
597
Needs Attention
Lowest score
597
Highest score
597
Homes scored
94
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
94100%
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 Newport Beach boundary — about 74 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.5 mi from the neighborhood center.
Newport Beach Fire Department Station 1
110 East Balboa Boulevard
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Central Newport Beach, ranked by Cindera Score:
1800 W BALBOA BLVD
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
597
View property1818 W BALBOA BLVD
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
597
View property1818 W BALBOA BLVD
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
597
View property1818 W BALBOA BLVD
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
597
View property1920 BALBOA BL
7-ELEVEN, CA 92663
597
View property1910 BALBOA BL
7-ELEVEN, CA 92663
597
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Central Newport Beach — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Central Newport Beach?
Scored homes in Central Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA (Orange County, CA metro) average 597 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 94 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Central Newport Beach?
Scored homes in Central Newport Beach range from 597 to 597 — a 0-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 94 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Central Newport Beach?
94 scored homes (100%) in Central Newport 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 Central Newport Beach?
1 fire station sits inside the Central Newport Beach boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Newport 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 Central Newport Beach compare to other Newport Beach neighborhoods?
Central Newport Beach averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Lido Isle averages 597 (about the same); Balboa Village averages 597 (about the same); Newport Pier averages 597 (about the same). 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 Central Newport Beach?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Central Newport 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 Central Newport Beach improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Newport 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 94 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Central Newport Beach?
Among 94 scored homes in Central Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 94 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Newport Beach with Cindera Score data.