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.

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.