Neighborhood

Forster Ranch

San Clemente · Orange County, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Forster Ranch, San Clemente, CA. Based on 47 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 545 (ranging from 472 to 608). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Forster Ranch’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 47 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

545

High Priority

Lowest score

472

Highest score

608

Homes scored

47

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

2860%

Needs Attention580–669

1940%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Forster Ranch boundary — about 9 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 1.3 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Orange County Fire Authority - Station 59

    59 Avenida La Pata

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Forster Ranch?

Scored homes in Forster Ranch, San Clemente, CA (Orange County, CA metro) average 545 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 47 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Forster Ranch?

Scored homes in Forster Ranch range from 472 to 608 — a 136-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 47 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Forster Ranch?

28 scored homes (60%) in Forster Ranch 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 Forster Ranch?

1 fire station sits inside the Forster Ranch boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Orange County Fire Authority - Station 59. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Forster Ranch compare to other San Clemente neighborhoods?

Forster Ranch averages 545 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: New Providence averages 519 (26 points lower); Highland Light Villages averages 610 (65 points higher); Faire Harbour averages 610 (65 points higher). 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 Forster Ranch?

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

High-impact steps in San Clemente, 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 28 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Forster Ranch?

Among 47 scored homes in Forster Ranch, San Clemente, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 19 homes (40%); High Priority: 28 homes (60%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 545 neighborhood average.