Utilities & Infrastructure in Redwood City, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

85.6%

of households

No Internet

3.5%

of households

Total Households

30,225

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

85.6%

Cellular Data Plan

90.2%

Satellite

4.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

6.8%

No Internet Access

3.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.3%

of households

Smartphone

95.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

89.7%

of households

Tablet

72.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

98.3%

Smartphone

95.9%

Desktop / Laptop

89.7%

Tablet

72.8%

Smartphone Only

5.1%

No Computer

1.7%

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

93,569

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF REDWOOD CITY	Community	Purchased surface water	92,819	0
COUNTY SERVICE AREA 11	Community	Ground water	450	0
COUNTY SERVICE AREA 7	Community	Surface water	300	2

94.4% of households in Redwood City have broadband internet access. 85.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.5% of households have no internet access. 5.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 93,569 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.