Neighborhood

West Side

Santa Ana · Orange County, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across West Side, Santa Ana, CA. Based on 142 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 West Side’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 142 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

142

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

142100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the West Side boundary — about 48 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.4 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Orange County Fire Authority - Station 78

    501 North Newhope Street

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in West Side?

Scored homes in West Side, 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 142 home scores.

How much do scores vary within West Side?

Scored homes in West Side 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 142 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in West Side?

142 scored homes (100%) in West Side 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 West Side?

1 fire station sits inside the West Side boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Orange County Fire Authority - Station 78. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does West Side compare to other Santa Ana neighborhoods?

West Side averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Harbor Boulevard averages 597 (about the same); West Grove Valley averages 597 (about the same); Santa Anita Park 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 West Side?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means West Side 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 West Side 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 142 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for West Side?

Among 142 scored homes in West Side, Santa Ana, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 142 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.