Neighborhood

Sunset Park

Santa Monica · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA. Based on 4,117 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 585 (ranging from 582 to 622). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Sunset Park’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 4,117 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

585

Needs Attention

Lowest score

582

Highest score

622

Homes scored

4,117

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

4,117100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Sunset Park boundary — about 3,429 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.4 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Santa Monica Fire Department Station 5

    2450 Ashland Avenue

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Sunset Park — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Sunset Park?

Scored homes in Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 585 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 4,117 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Sunset Park?

Scored homes in Sunset Park 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 4,117 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Sunset Park?

4,117 scored homes (100%) in Sunset Park 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 Sunset Park?

1 fire station sits inside the Sunset Park boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Santa Monica Fire Department Station 5. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Sunset Park compare to other Santa Monica neighborhoods?

Sunset Park averages 585 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Pico averages 589 (4 points higher); Ocean Park averages 587 (2 points higher); Mid-City averages 586 (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 Sunset Park?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Sunset Park 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 Sunset Park 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 4,117 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Sunset Park?

Among 4,117 scored homes in Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 4,117 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 585 neighborhood average.