Neighborhood
Wilshire-Montana
Santa Monica · Los Angeles, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Wilshire-Montana, Santa Monica, CA. Based on 4,273 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 587 (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 Wilshire-Montana’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 4,273 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
587
Needs Attention
Lowest score
582
Highest score
622
Homes scored
4,273
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
4,273100%
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.
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Wilshire-Montana, ranked by Cindera Score:
1902 CALIFORNIA AVE, UNIT 102
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
622
View property1902 CALIFORNIA AVE, UNIT 101
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
622
View property1902 CALIFORNIA AVE, UNIT 104
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
622
View property1902 CALIFORNIA AVE, UNIT 105
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
622
View property1902 CALIFORNIA AVE, UNIT 103
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
622
View property914 14TH ST, UNIT 104
SANTA MONICA, CA 90403
622
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Wilshire-Montana — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Wilshire-Montana?
Scored homes in Wilshire-Montana, Santa Monica, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 587 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 4,273 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Wilshire-Montana?
Scored homes in Wilshire-Montana 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 4,273 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Wilshire-Montana?
4,273 scored homes (100%) in Wilshire-Montana 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 Wilshire-Montana?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Wilshire-Montana boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Wilshire-Montana compare to other Santa Monica neighborhoods?
Wilshire-Montana averages 587 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: North of Montana averages 538 (49 points lower); Downtown Santa Monica averages 591 (4 points higher); Mid-City averages 586 (1 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 Wilshire-Montana?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Wilshire-Montana 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 Wilshire-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 4,273 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Wilshire-Montana?
Among 4,273 scored homes in Wilshire-Montana, Santa Monica, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 4,273 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 587 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Santa Monica with Cindera Score data.