Neighborhood

Madrona

Torrance · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Madrona, Torrance, CA. Based on 1,619 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 584 (ranging from 582 to 622). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Madrona’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 1,619 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

584

Needs Attention

Lowest score

582

Highest score

622

Homes scored

1,619

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

1,619100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Madrona boundary — about 1,459 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.5 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Torrance Fire Department Fire Station 1 Headquarters

    1701 Crenshaw Boulevard

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Madrona?

Scored homes in Madrona, Torrance, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 584 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 1,619 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Madrona?

Scored homes in Madrona 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 1,619 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Madrona?

1,619 scored homes (100%) in Madrona 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 Madrona?

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

How does Madrona compare to other Torrance neighborhoods?

Madrona averages 584 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Torrance averages 585 (1 points higher); Park Plaza averages 597 (13 points higher); Merit-Carson averages 582 (2 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 Madrona?

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

High-impact steps in Torrance, 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 1,619 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Madrona?

Among 1,619 scored homes in Madrona, Torrance, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1,619 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 584 neighborhood average.