Utilities & Infrastructure in Melrose Park, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.3%

of households

No Internet

10.2%

of households

Total Households

8,321

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
67.3%
Cellular Data Plan
83.3%
Satellite
8.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
17.1%
No Internet Access
10.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.0%

of households

Smartphone

89.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.6%

of households

Tablet

44.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.0%
Smartphone
89.1%
Desktop / Laptop
66.6%
Tablet
44.6%
Smartphone Only
18.2%
No Computer
7.0%

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

3

Population Served

24,516

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MELROSE PARKCommunityPurchased surface water24,2060
LAKE BLUFF ESTATES MHPCommunityGround water1650
WOOD DALE ESTATESCommunityPurchased surface water1450

87.4% of households in Melrose Park have broadband internet access. 67.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.2% of households have no internet access. 18.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 24,516 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.