Neighborhood
Westside
Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Westside, Santa Cruz, CA. Based on 2 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 610 (ranging from 610 to 610). 2 fire stations sit inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Westside’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 2 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
610
Needs Attention
Lowest score
610
Highest score
610
Homes scored
2
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
2100%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
2 fire stations sit directly inside the Westside boundary — about 1 unique scored locations per station. 2 are marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.9 mi from the neighborhood center.
Santa Cruz Fire Department Station 3
335 Younglove Avenue
EMSSanta Cruz Fire Department Station 4
701 Chinquapin Road
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Westside, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Westside — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Westside?
Scored homes in Westside, Santa Cruz, CA (Santa Cruz, CA metro) average 610 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 2 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Westside?
Scored homes in Westside range from 610 to 610 — a 0-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 2 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Westside?
2 scored homes (100%) in Westside 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 Westside?
2 fire stations sit inside the Westside boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Santa Cruz Fire Department Station 3, Santa Cruz Fire Department Station 4. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
What does a Needs Attention average mean for Westside?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Westside 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 Westside improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Santa Cruz, 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 2 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Westside?
Among 2 scored homes in Westside, Santa Cruz, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 2 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 610 neighborhood average.