Neighborhood

Wilshire Square

Santa Ana · Orange County, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Wilshire Square, Santa Ana, CA. Based on 16 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 Wilshire Square’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 16 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

16

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

16100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Wilshire Square boundary — about 16 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.3 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Orange County Fire Authority - Station 74

    1427 South Broadway Street

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Wilshire Square?

Scored homes in Wilshire Square, 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 16 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Wilshire Square?

Scored homes in Wilshire Square 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 16 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Wilshire Square?

16 scored homes (100%) in Wilshire Square 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 Wilshire Square?

1 fire station sits inside the Wilshire Square boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Orange County Fire Authority - Station 74. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Wilshire Square compare to other Santa Ana neighborhoods?

Wilshire Square averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Madison Park averages 597 (about the same); Heninger Park averages 597 (about the same); Bristol Manor 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 Wilshire Square?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Wilshire Square 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 Wilshire Square 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 16 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Wilshire Square?

Among 16 scored homes in Wilshire Square, Santa Ana, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 16 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.