Neighborhood

Pico

Santa Monica · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Pico, Santa Monica, CA. Based on 1,904 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 589 (ranging from 582 to 622). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Pico’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 1,904 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

589

Needs Attention

Lowest score

582

Highest score

622

Homes scored

1,904

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

1,904100%

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 Pico — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Pico?

Scored homes in Pico, Santa Monica, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 589 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 1,904 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Pico?

Scored homes in Pico 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 1,904 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Pico?

1,904 scored homes (100%) in Pico fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

Are there fire stations inside Pico?

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

How does Pico compare to other Santa Monica neighborhoods?

Pico averages 589 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Mid-City averages 586 (3 points lower); Sunset Park averages 585 (4 points lower); Northeast Santa Monica averages 586 (3 points lower). 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 Pico?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Pico 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 Pico 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 1,904 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Pico?

Among 1,904 scored homes in Pico, Santa Monica, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1,904 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 589 neighborhood average.