Utilities & Infrastructure in Essex, MA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

84.7%

of households

No Internet

4.6%

of households

Total Households

632

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
84.7%
Cellular Data Plan
90.0%
Satellite
2.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.8%
No Internet Access
4.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.3%

of households

Smartphone

93.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

92.7%

of households

Tablet

70.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.3%
Smartphone
93.5%
Desktop / Laptop
92.7%
Tablet
70.6%
Smartphone Only
1.7%
No Computer
2.7%

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

3,675

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ESSEX WATER DEPT.CommunityGround water3,6750

95.4% of households in Essex have broadband internet access. 84.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.6% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 3,675 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.