Neighborhood
Golden Valley Ranch
Santa Clarita · Los Angeles, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Golden Valley Ranch, Santa Clarita, CA. Based on 492 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 489 (ranging from 440 to 507). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Golden Valley Ranch’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 492 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
489
High Priority
Lowest score
440
Highest score
507
Homes scored
492
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
492100%
Needs Attention580–669
00%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Golden Valley Ranch boundary — about 410 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.3 mi from the neighborhood center.
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 150
19190 Golden Valley Road
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Golden Valley Ranch, ranked by Cindera Score:
18812 JUNIPER SPRINGS DR
SANTA CLARITA, CA 91387
507
View property25003 SHADY BIRCH CT
SANTA CLARITA, CA 91387
505
View property25007 SHADY BIRCH CT
SANTA CLARITA, CA 91387
505
View property25015 SHADY BIRCH CT
SANTA CLARITA, CA 91387
505
View property25047 HIDDEN WILLOW CIR
SANTA CLARITA, CA 91387
505
View property25010 SHADY BIRCH CT
SANTA CLARITA, CA 91387
504
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Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Golden Valley Ranch — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Golden Valley Ranch?
Scored homes in Golden Valley Ranch, Santa Clarita, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 489 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 492 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Golden Valley Ranch?
Scored homes in Golden Valley Ranch range from 440 to 507 — a 67-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 492 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Golden Valley Ranch?
492 scored homes (100%) in Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley Ranch?
1 fire station sits inside the Golden Valley Ranch boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 150. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Golden Valley Ranch compare to other Santa Clarita neighborhoods?
Golden Valley Ranch averages 489 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Vista Del Canon averages 582 (93 points higher); Friendly Valley Country Club averages 583 (94 points higher); Rainbow Glen averages 547 (58 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 Golden Valley Ranch?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley Ranch improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Santa Clarita, 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 492 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Golden Valley Ranch?
Among 492 scored homes in Golden Valley Ranch, Santa Clarita, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 492 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 489 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Santa Clarita with Cindera Score data.