Neighborhood

North of Montana

Santa Monica · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across North of Montana, Santa Monica, CA. Based on 3,868 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 538 (ranging from 448 to 622). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put North of Montana’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 3,868 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

538

High Priority

Lowest score

448

Highest score

622

Homes scored

3,868

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

2,08454%

Needs Attention580–669

1,78446%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

No fire stations were found inside this neighborhood boundary.

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for North of Montana — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in North of Montana?

Scored homes in North of Montana, Santa Monica, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 538 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 3,868 home scores.

How much do scores vary within North of Montana?

Scored homes in North of Montana range from 448 to 622 — a 174-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 3,868 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in North of Montana?

2,084 scored homes (54%) in North of Montana fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

Are there fire stations inside North of Montana?

Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the North of Montana boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.

How does North of Montana compare to other Santa Monica neighborhoods?

North of Montana averages 538 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Wilshire-Montana averages 587 (49 points higher); Northeast Santa Monica averages 586 (48 points higher); Mid-City averages 586 (48 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 North of Montana?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in North of Montana 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 North of Montana 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 2,084 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for North of Montana?

Among 3,868 scored homes in North of Montana, Santa Monica, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1,784 homes (46%); High Priority: 2,084 homes (54%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 538 neighborhood average.