Utilities & Infrastructure in Salem, MA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

81.3%

of households

No Internet

7.3%

of households

Total Households

19,789

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
81.3%
Cellular Data Plan
80.5%
Satellite
2.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.1%
No Internet Access
7.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.6%

of households

Smartphone

87.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.7%

of households

Tablet

61.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.6%
Smartphone
87.1%
Desktop / Laptop
79.7%
Tablet
61.1%
Smartphone Only
7.7%
No Computer
6.4%

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

44,480

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SALEM WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityPurchased surface water44,4800

90.7% of households in Salem have broadband internet access. 81.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.3% of households have no internet access. 7.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 44,480 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.