Neighborhood

Mid-City

Santa Ana · Orange County, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Mid-City, Santa Ana, CA. Based on 71 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 597 (ranging from 597 to 597). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Mid-City’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 71 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

597

Needs Attention

Lowest score

597

Highest score

597

Homes scored

71

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

71100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Mid-City boundary — about 17 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.5 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Orange County Fire Authority - Station 73

    419 South Franklin Street

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Mid-City — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Mid-City?

Scored homes in Mid-City, Santa Ana, CA (Orange County, CA metro) average 597 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 71 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Mid-City?

Scored homes in Mid-City range from 597 to 597 — a 0-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 71 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Mid-City?

71 scored homes (100%) in Mid-City fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

How many fire stations are in Mid-City?

1 fire station sits inside the Mid-City boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Orange County Fire Authority - Station 73. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Mid-City compare to other Santa Ana neighborhoods?

Mid-City averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Bella Vista averages 597 (about the same); New Horizons averages 597 (about the same); Casa Bonita averages 597 (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 Needs Attention average mean for Mid-City?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Mid-City is making progress but has not yet reached Good Foundation as a whole. Many California homeowners in this band work toward voluntary-market placement while documenting mitigation.

How can homeowners in Mid-City improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Santa Ana, 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 71 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Mid-City?

Among 71 scored homes in Mid-City, Santa Ana, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 71 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.