Neighborhood
Sausalito
Rancho Santa Margarita · Orange County, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Sausalito, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Based on 15 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 475 (ranging from 455 to 591). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Sausalito’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 15 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
475
High Priority
Lowest score
455
Highest score
591
Homes scored
15
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
1387%
Needs Attention580–669
213%
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 Sausalito, ranked by Cindera Score:
31
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA 92688
591
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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA 92688
591
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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA 92688
460
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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA 92688
460
View property37
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA 92688
460
View property36
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA 92688
460
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Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Sausalito — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Sausalito?
Scored homes in Sausalito, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (Orange County, CA metro) average 475 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 15 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Sausalito?
Scored homes in Sausalito range from 455 to 591 — a 136-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 15 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Sausalito?
13 scored homes (87%) in Sausalito 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 Sausalito?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Sausalito boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Sausalito compare to other Rancho Santa Margarita neighborhoods?
Sausalito averages 475 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Fiesta averages 460 (15 points lower); Tierra Montanosa averages 463 (12 points lower); Ballantree averages 456 (19 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 Sausalito?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Sausalito 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 Sausalito 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 13 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Sausalito?
Among 15 scored homes in Sausalito, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 2 homes (13%); High Priority: 13 homes (87%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 475 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita with Cindera Score data.