Utilities & Infrastructure in Northampton, MA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

79.6%

of households

No Internet

4.2%

of households

Total Households

12,524

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
79.6%
Cellular Data Plan
83.4%
Satellite
1.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.3%
No Internet Access
4.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.0%

of households

Smartphone

88.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

85.7%

of households

Tablet

65.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.0%
Smartphone
88.0%
Desktop / Laptop
85.7%
Tablet
65.3%
Smartphone Only
5.4%
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

2

Population Served

30,234

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
NORTHAMPTON WATER DIVISIONCommunitySurface water29,5710
WESTBURY PARKCommunityPurchased surface water6630

90.8% of households in Northampton have broadband internet access. 79.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.2% of households have no internet access. 5.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 30,234 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.