Utilities & Infrastructure in Arlington, MA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

88.1%

of households

No Internet

4.1%

of households

Total Households

19,853

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
88.1%
Cellular Data Plan
87.7%
Satellite
1.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
5.7%
No Internet Access
4.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.4%

of households

Smartphone

89.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

90.9%

of households

Tablet

70.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.4%
Smartphone
89.7%
Desktop / Laptop
90.9%
Tablet
70.2%
Smartphone Only
3.4%
No Computer
3.6%

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

46,426

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ARLINGTON WATER DEPT. (MWRA)CommunityPurchased surface water46,3080
CRAWFORD HILLSCommunityGround water1180

94.9% of households in Arlington have broadband internet access. 88.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.1% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 46,426 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.