Utilities & Infrastructure in Vista, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

84.9%

of households

No Internet

4.4%

of households

Total Households

31,321

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
84.9%
Cellular Data Plan
91.6%
Satellite
8.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.7%
No Internet Access
4.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.6%

of households

Smartphone

95.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

87.3%

of households

Tablet

73.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.6%
Smartphone
95.0%
Desktop / Laptop
87.3%
Tablet
73.1%
Smartphone Only
6.6%
No Computer
2.4%

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

132,465

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
VISTA IRRIGATION DISTRICTCommunitySurface water132,4300
COTTAGE PARK APARTMENTSCommunityGround water350

94.2% of households in Vista have broadband internet access. 84.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.4% of households have no internet access. 6.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 132,465 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.