Utilities & Infrastructure in Seaside, CA
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
94.8%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
75.4%
of households
No Internet
3.9%
of households
Total Households
10,323
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
96.2%
of households
Smartphone
92.9%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
82.2%
of households
Tablet
58.7%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
32.0¢
per kWh
Commercial Rate
25.5¢
per kWh
Industrial Rate
21.5¢
per kWh
Avg Monthly Bill
$161
residential
87% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in California averages 32.0¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
2
Population Served
3,150
Violations (5yr)
0
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEASIDE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM | Community | Ground water | 2,800 | 0 |
| SUNSET WEST COMMUNITY LLC | Community | Ground water | 350 | 0 |
94.8% of households in Seaside have broadband internet access. 75.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.9% of households have no internet access. 9.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 3,150 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.