Utilities & Infrastructure in Shady Side, MD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

98.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

84.5%

of households

No Internet

1.8%

of households

Total Households

1,910

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

84.5%

Cellular Data Plan

93.7%

Satellite

1.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.7%

No Internet Access

1.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.2%

of households

Smartphone

95.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

84.7%

of households

Tablet

79.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

98.2%

Smartphone

95.2%

Desktop / Laptop

84.7%

Tablet

79.7%

Smartphone Only

6.5%

No Computer

1.8%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

98.2% of households in Shady Side have broadband internet access. 84.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 1.8% of households have no internet access. 6.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.