Neighborhood
The Desert
Palm Springs · Palm Springs, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across The Desert, Palm Springs, CA. Based on 62 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 597 (ranging from 597 to 597). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put The Desert’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 62 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
62
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
62100%
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.
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in The Desert, ranked by Cindera Score:
642 DESERT VIEW DR
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264
597
View property627 HIGHLAND DR
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264
597
View property660 DESERT VIEW DR
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264
597
View property627 DESERT VIEW DR
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264
597
View property642 HIGHLAND DR
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264
597
View property3300 SUNNY DUNES RD
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264
597
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for The Desert — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in The Desert?
Scored homes in The Desert, Palm Springs, CA (Palm Springs, CA metro) average 597 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 62 home scores.
How much do scores vary within The Desert?
Scored homes in The Desert 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 62 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in The Desert?
62 scored homes (100%) in The Desert fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
Are there fire stations inside The Desert?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the The Desert boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does The Desert compare to other Palm Springs neighborhoods?
The Desert averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Palm Valley Estates averages 597 (about the same); Demuth Park West averages 598 (1 points higher); Sunny Dunes 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 The Desert?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means The Desert 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 The Desert improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Palm Springs, 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 62 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for The Desert?
Among 62 scored homes in The Desert, Palm Springs, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 62 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Palm Springs with Cindera Score data.