Neighborhood
SAMLARC
Rancho Santa Margarita · Orange County, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Based on 1 home score, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 465 (ranging from 465 to 465). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put SAMLARC’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 1 home score. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
465
High Priority
Lowest score
465
Highest score
465
Homes scored
1
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
1100%
Needs Attention580–669
00%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the SAMLARC boundary — about 1 unique scored location per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.3 mi from the neighborhood center.
Orange County Fire Authority - Station 45
30131 Aventura Street
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in SAMLARC, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for SAMLARC — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in SAMLARC?
Scored homes in SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (Orange County, CA metro) average 465 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 1 home score.
Which score tier has the most homes in SAMLARC?
1 scored homes (100%) in SAMLARC 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 SAMLARC?
1 fire station sits inside the SAMLARC boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Orange County Fire Authority - Station 45. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does SAMLARC compare to other Rancho Santa Margarita neighborhoods?
SAMLARC averages 465 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Brisa del Lago North averages 465 (about the same). 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 SAMLARC?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in SAMLARC 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 SAMLARC 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 1 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for SAMLARC?
Among 1 scored homes in SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 1 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 465 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita with Cindera Score data.