Utilities & Infrastructure in Soquel, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

81.6%

of households

No Internet

9.0%

of households

Total Households

4,229

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

81.6%

Cellular Data Plan

84.8%

Satellite

2.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

5.3%

No Internet Access

9.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.8%

of households

Smartphone

89.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

84.0%

of households

Tablet

68.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.8%

Smartphone

89.2%

Desktop / Laptop

84.0%

Tablet

68.1%

Smartphone Only

2.8%

No Computer

5.3%

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 SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

40,809

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT	Community	Purchased surface water	40,809	0

89.9% of households in Soquel have broadband internet access. 81.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.0% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 40,809 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.