Utilities & Infrastructure in Medford, MA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

82.8%

of households

No Internet

5.4%

of households

Total Households

24,572

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
82.8%
Cellular Data Plan
86.8%
Satellite
5.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.9%
No Internet Access
5.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.0%

of households

Smartphone

90.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

85.9%

of households

Tablet

69.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.0%
Smartphone
90.7%
Desktop / Laptop
85.9%
Tablet
69.6%
Smartphone Only
5.2%
No Computer
4.0%

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

1

Population Served

61,700

Violations (5yr)

4

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MEDFORD WATER DEPT. (MWRA)CommunityPurchased surface water61,7004

92.7% of households in Medford have broadband internet access. 82.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.4% of households have no internet access. 5.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 61,700 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.