Neighborhood

West Newport Beach

Newport Beach · Orange County, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across West Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA. Based on 178 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 West Newport Beach’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 178 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

178

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

178100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the West Newport Beach boundary — about 89 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.4 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Newport Beach Fire Department Station 2

    2807 Newport Boulevard

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in West Newport Beach?

Scored homes in West 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 178 home scores.

How much do scores vary within West Newport Beach?

Scored homes in West 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 178 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in West Newport Beach?

178 scored homes (100%) in West 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 West Newport Beach?

1 fire station sits inside the West Newport Beach boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Newport Beach Fire Department Station 2. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does West Newport Beach compare to other Newport Beach neighborhoods?

West Newport Beach averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Newport Island averages 597 (about the same); Villa Balboa averages 597 (about the same); Versailles 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 West Newport Beach?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means West 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 West 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 178 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for West Newport Beach?

Among 178 scored homes in West Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 178 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.