Utilities & Infrastructure in Cambridge, MA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

85.7%

of households

No Internet

3.1%

of households

Total Households

49,592

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
85.7%
Cellular Data Plan
89.8%
Satellite
3.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.5%
No Internet Access
3.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.9%

of households

Smartphone

94.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

92.1%

of households

Tablet

68.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.9%
Smartphone
94.3%
Desktop / Laptop
92.1%
Tablet
68.9%
Smartphone Only
3.4%
No Computer
2.1%

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

1

Population Served

118,214

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CAMBRIDGE WATER DEPARTMENTCommunitySurface water118,2140

94.0% of households in Cambridge have broadband internet access. 85.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.1% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 118,214 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.