Neighborhood

Northwest Pasadena

Pasadena · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Northwest Pasadena, Pasadena, CA. Based on 1,123 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 585 (ranging from 455 to 635). 3 fire stations sit inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Northwest Pasadena’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 1,123 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

585

Needs Attention

Lowest score

455

Highest score

635

Homes scored

1,123

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

504%

Needs Attention580–669

1,07396%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

3 fire stations sit directly inside the Northwest Pasadena boundary — about 336 unique scored locations per station. 3 are marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.6 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Pasadena Fire Department Station 33

    515 North Lake Avenue

    EMS
  • Pasadena Fire Department Station 36

    1140 North Fair Oaks Avenue

    EMS
  • Pasadena Fire Department Station 38

    1150 Linda Vista Avenue

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Northwest Pasadena — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Northwest Pasadena?

Scored homes in Northwest Pasadena, Pasadena, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 585 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 1,123 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Northwest Pasadena?

Scored homes in Northwest Pasadena range from 455 to 635 — a 180-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 1,123 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Northwest Pasadena?

1,073 scored homes (96%) in Northwest Pasadena 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 Northwest Pasadena?

3 fire stations sit inside the Northwest Pasadena boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Pasadena Fire Department Station 33, Pasadena Fire Department Station 36, Pasadena Fire Department Station 38. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Northwest Pasadena compare to other Pasadena neighborhoods?

Northwest Pasadena averages 585 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Banbury Oaks averages 594 (9 points higher); Prospect Park averages 592 (7 points higher); Sunset Oaks averages 582 (3 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 Northwest Pasadena?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Northwest Pasadena 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 Northwest Pasadena improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Pasadena, 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 1,073 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Northwest Pasadena?

Among 1,123 scored homes in Northwest Pasadena, Pasadena, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1,073 homes (96%); High Priority: 50 homes (4%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 585 neighborhood average.