Neighborhood
Northwest Torrance
Torrance · Los Angeles, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Northwest Torrance, Torrance, CA. Based on 5,140 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 Northwest Torrance’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 5,140 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
5,140
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
5,140100%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Northwest Torrance boundary — about 4,702 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.4 mi from the neighborhood center.
Torrance Fire Department Fire Station 3
3535 West 182nd Street
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Northwest Torrance, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Northwest Torrance — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Northwest Torrance?
Scored homes in Northwest Torrance, 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 5,140 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Northwest Torrance?
Scored homes in Northwest Torrance 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 5,140 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Northwest Torrance?
5,140 scored homes (100%) in Northwest Torrance 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 Northwest Torrance?
1 fire station sits inside the Northwest Torrance boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Torrance Fire Department Fire Station 3. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Northwest Torrance compare to other Torrance neighborhoods?
Northwest Torrance averages 584 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Northeast Torrance averages 584 (about the same); West Torrance averages 583 (1 points lower); Delthome averages 585 (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 Northwest Torrance?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Northwest Torrance 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 Northwest Torrance 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 5,140 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Northwest Torrance?
Among 5,140 scored homes in Northwest Torrance, Torrance, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 5,140 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 584 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Torrance with Cindera Score data.