Neighborhood

Mid-City

Santa Monica · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA. Based on 2,552 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 586 (ranging from 582 to 622). 2 fire stations sit inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Mid-City’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 2,552 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

586

Needs Attention

Lowest score

582

Highest score

622

Homes scored

2,552

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

2,552100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

2 fire stations sit directly inside the Mid-City boundary — about 509 unique scored locations per station. 2 are marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.2 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Santa Monica Fire Department Station 1

    1444 7th Street

    EMS
  • Santa Monica Fire Department Station 3

    1302 19th 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 Monica, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 586 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 2,552 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Mid-City?

Scored homes in Mid-City range from 582 to 622 — a 40-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 2,552 scored properties.

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

2,552 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?

2 fire stations sit inside the Mid-City boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Santa Monica Fire Department Station 1, Santa Monica Fire Department Station 3. 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 Monica neighborhoods?

Mid-City averages 586 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Pico averages 589 (3 points higher); Northeast Santa Monica averages 586 (about the same); Wilshire-Montana averages 587 (1 points higher). 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 Monica, 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 2,552 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Mid-City?

Among 2,552 scored homes in Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 2,552 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 586 neighborhood average.