Neighborhood
Newport Center
Newport Beach · Orange County, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Newport Center, Newport Beach, CA. Based on 24 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 Newport Center’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 24 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
24
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
24100%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Newport Center boundary — about 3 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.6 mi from the neighborhood center.
Newport Beach Fire Department Station 3
868 Santa Barbara Drive
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Newport Center, ranked by Cindera Score:
1315 SANTA BARBARA DR
MERIDIAN, CA 92660
597
View property1135 SANTA BARBARA DR
MERIDIAN, CA 92660
597
View property1331 SANTA BARBARA DR
MERIDIAN, CA 92660
597
View property1237 SANTA BARBARA DR
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
597
View property1309 SANTA BARBARA DR
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
597
View property1113 SANTA BARBARA DR
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
597
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Newport Center — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Newport Center?
Scored homes in Newport Center, 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 24 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Newport Center?
Scored homes in Newport Center 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 24 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Newport Center?
24 scored homes (100%) in Newport Center 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 Newport Center?
1 fire station sits inside the Newport Center boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Newport Beach Fire Department Station 3. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Newport Center compare to other Newport Beach neighborhoods?
Newport Center averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Canyon Fairway averages 597 (about the same); Island Lagoon averages 597 (about the same); Irvine Terrace 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 Newport Center?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Newport Center 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 Newport Center 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 24 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Newport Center?
Among 24 scored homes in Newport Center, Newport Beach, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 24 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.