Utilities & Infrastructure in Hayward, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

81.6%

of households

No Internet

4.7%

of households

Total Households

49,470

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
81.6%
Cellular Data Plan
89.8%
Satellite
6.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.8%
No Internet Access
4.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.1%

of households

Smartphone

93.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

84.9%

of households

Tablet

68.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.1%
Smartphone
93.3%
Desktop / Laptop
84.9%
Tablet
68.0%
Smartphone Only
8.7%
No Computer
2.9%

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

2

Population Served

163,080

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF HAYWARDCommunityPurchased surface water162,9540
CAMPHORA APARTMENTSCommunityGround water1260

93.7% of households in Hayward have broadband internet access. 81.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.7% of households have no internet access. 8.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 163,080 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.