Neighborhood
Sunset Oaks
Pasadena · Los Angeles, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Sunset Oaks, Pasadena, CA. Based on 104 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 582 (ranging from 582 to 582). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Sunset Oaks’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 104 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
582
Needs Attention
Lowest score
582
Highest score
582
Homes scored
104
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
104100%
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 Sunset Oaks, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Sunset Oaks — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Sunset Oaks?
Scored homes in Sunset Oaks, Pasadena, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 582 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 104 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Sunset Oaks?
Scored homes in Sunset Oaks range from 582 to 582 — a 0-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 104 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Sunset Oaks?
104 scored homes (100%) in Sunset Oaks 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 Sunset Oaks?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Sunset Oaks boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Sunset Oaks compare to other Pasadena neighborhoods?
Sunset Oaks averages 582 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Banbury Oaks averages 594 (12 points higher); Kings Village averages 583 (1 points higher); Northwest Pasadena averages 585 (3 points higher). 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 Sunset Oaks?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Sunset Oaks 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 Sunset Oaks 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 104 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Sunset Oaks?
Among 104 scored homes in Sunset Oaks, Pasadena, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 104 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 582 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Pasadena with Cindera Score data.