Utilities & Infrastructure in Escondido, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.5%

of households

No Internet

4.2%

of households

Total Households

50,658

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

75.5%

Cellular Data Plan

85.5%

Satellite

8.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.2%

No Internet Access

4.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.7%

of households

Smartphone

92.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

81.8%

of households

Tablet

66.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

96.7%

Smartphone

92.3%

Desktop / Laptop

81.8%

Tablet

66.0%

Smartphone Only

8.7%

No Computer

3.3%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

171,989

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
ESCONDIDO, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	137,044	0
RINCON DEL DIABLO MWD (ID-1)	Community	Purchased surface water	30,757	0
RINCON DEL DIABLO MWD (ID-A)	Community	Purchased surface water	3,275	0
DEL DIOS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY	Community	Purchased surface water	330	0
ANZA RV RESORT	Community	Ground water	323	0
OAKVALE PARK	Community	Ground water	260	3

93.7% of households in Escondido have broadband internet access. 75.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.2% of households have no internet access. 8.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 171,989 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.