Neighborhood

Alicante

Rancho Santa Margarita · Orange County, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Alicante, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Based on 21 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 520 (ranging from 504 to 546). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Alicante’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 21 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

520

High Priority

Lowest score

504

Highest score

546

Homes scored

21

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

21100%

Needs Attention580–669

00%

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 Alicante — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Alicante?

Scored homes in Alicante, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (Orange County, CA metro) average 520 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 21 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Alicante?

Scored homes in Alicante range from 504 to 546 — a 42-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 21 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Alicante?

21 scored homes (100%) in Alicante fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

Are there fire stations inside Alicante?

Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Alicante boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.

How does Alicante compare to other Rancho Santa Margarita neighborhoods?

Alicante averages 520 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Belterraza averages 464 (56 points lower); Sierra Verde averages 522 (2 points higher); Tijeras Creek Villas averages 457 (63 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 Alicante?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Alicante 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 Alicante improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 21 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Alicante?

Among 21 scored homes in Alicante, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 21 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 520 neighborhood average.