Utilities & Infrastructure in Melrose, MA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

87.7%

of households

No Internet

5.7%

of households

Total Households

12,368

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

87.7%

Cellular Data Plan

84.1%

Satellite

2.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

4.6%

No Internet Access

5.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.5%

of households

Smartphone

90.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

88.5%

of households

Tablet

69.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.5%

Smartphone

90.4%

Desktop / Laptop

88.5%

Tablet

69.2%

Smartphone Only

4.3%

No Computer

4.5%

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

Population Served

29,357

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
MELROSE WATER DIVISION (MWRA)	Community	Purchased surface water	29,357	1

93.6% of households in Melrose have broadband internet access. 87.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.7% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 29,357 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.