Neighborhood

West Pasadena

Pasadena · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across West Pasadena, Pasadena, CA. Based on 162 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 575 (ranging from 530 to 622). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put West Pasadena’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 162 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

575

High Priority

Lowest score

530

Highest score

622

Homes scored

162

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

10967%

Needs Attention580–669

5333%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the West Pasadena boundary — about 22 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.8 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Pasadena Fire Department Station 39

    50 South Avenue 64

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in West Pasadena?

Scored homes in West Pasadena, Pasadena, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 575 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 162 home scores.

How much do scores vary within West Pasadena?

Scored homes in West Pasadena range from 530 to 622 — a 92-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 162 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in West Pasadena?

109 scored homes (67%) in West Pasadena fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

How many fire stations are in West Pasadena?

1 fire station sits inside the West Pasadena boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Pasadena Fire Department Station 39. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does West Pasadena compare to other Pasadena neighborhoods?

West Pasadena averages 575 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Lower Arroyo averages 479 (96 points lower); Annandale averages 468 (107 points lower); Singer Park averages 567 (8 points lower). Block-level conditions explain much of the spread — two streets in the same city can land in different tiers.

What does a High Priority average mean for West Pasadena?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in West Pasadena still have significant wildfire readiness work ahead. Cindera prioritizes the highest-impact hardening actions block by block so homeowners can move into higher tiers over time.

How can homeowners in West 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 109 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for West Pasadena?

Among 162 scored homes in West Pasadena, Pasadena, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 53 homes (33%); High Priority: 109 homes (67%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 575 neighborhood average.