Utilities & Infrastructure in Monterey, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

83.7%

of households

No Internet

3.2%

of households

Total Households

12,420

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

83.7%

Cellular Data Plan

86.6%

Satellite

4.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

8.5%

No Internet Access

3.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.2%

of households

Smartphone

91.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

86.9%

of households

Tablet

63.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.2%

Smartphone

91.9%

Desktop / Laptop

86.9%

Tablet

63.2%

Smartphone Only

5.9%

No Computer

2.8%

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

803

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CSP-PFEIFFER BIG SUR	Community	Ground water	585	0
MERRILL GARDENS IRIS CANYON WS	Community	Ground water	161	0
THE WILLOWS RESORT	Community	Ground water	57	5

94.4% of households in Monterey have broadband internet access. 83.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.2% of households have no internet access. 5.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 803 people. A total of 5 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.