Utilities & Infrastructure in Goleta, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

83.1%

of households

No Internet

4.6%

of households

Total Households

12,135

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

83.1%

Cellular Data Plan

89.1%

Satellite

3.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

8.3%

No Internet Access

4.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.9%

of households

Smartphone

92.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

90.2%

of households

Tablet

68.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.9%

Smartphone

92.8%

Desktop / Laptop

90.2%

Tablet

68.1%

Smartphone Only

4.4%

No Computer

2.1%

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

84,827

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
GOLETA WATER DISTRICT	Community	Surface water	84,462	0
EL CAPITAN MUTUAL WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	325	1
EL RANCHO TAJIGUAS	Community	Ground water	40	0

93.2% of households in Goleta have broadband internet access. 83.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.6% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 84,827 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.