Neighborhood

Old Town

Seal Beach · Orange County, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Old Town, Seal Beach, CA. Based on 120 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 606 (ranging from 597 to 610). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Old Town’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 120 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

606

Needs Attention

Lowest score

597

Highest score

610

Homes scored

120

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

120100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Old Town boundary — about 96 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.1 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Orange County Fire Authority - Station 44

    718 Central Avenue

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Old Town?

Scored homes in Old Town, Seal Beach, CA (Orange County, CA metro) average 606 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 120 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Old Town?

Scored homes in Old Town range from 597 to 610 — a 13-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 120 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Old Town?

120 scored homes (100%) in Old Town 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 Old Town?

1 fire station sits inside the Old Town boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Orange County Fire Authority - Station 44. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Old Town compare to other Seal Beach neighborhoods?

Old Town averages 606 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Bridgeport averages 597 (9 points lower); The Hill averages 586 (20 points lower); Surfside averages 607 (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 Old Town?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Old Town 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 Old Town improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Seal Beach, 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 120 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Old Town?

Among 120 scored homes in Old Town, Seal Beach, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 120 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 606 neighborhood average.