Neighborhood

Old Pasadena

Pasadena · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Old Pasadena, Pasadena, CA. Based on 288 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 592 (ranging from 582 to 622). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Old Pasadena’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 288 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

592

Needs Attention

Lowest score

582

Highest score

622

Homes scored

288

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

288100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Old Pasadena boundary — about 19 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.1 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Pasadena Fire Department Station 31

    135 South Fair Oaks Avenue

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Old Pasadena?

Scored homes in Old Pasadena, Pasadena, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 592 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 288 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Old Pasadena?

Scored homes in Old Pasadena range from 582 to 622 — a 40-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 288 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Old Pasadena?

288 scored homes (100%) in Old 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 Old Pasadena?

1 fire station sits inside the Old Pasadena boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Pasadena Fire Department Station 31. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Old Pasadena compare to other Pasadena neighborhoods?

Old Pasadena averages 592 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Pasadena Civic Center District averages 597 (5 points higher); Downtown Pasadena averages 596 (4 points higher); Orange Grove Village averages 502 (90 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 Old Pasadena?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Old 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 Old 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 288 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Old Pasadena?

Among 288 scored homes in Old Pasadena, Pasadena, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 288 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 592 neighborhood average.