Utilities & Infrastructure in Sterling Heights, MI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

79.5%

of households

No Internet

5.1%

of households

Total Households

51,407

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
79.5%
Cellular Data Plan
87.4%
Satellite
4.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.0%
No Internet Access
5.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.7%

of households

Smartphone

90.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

82.7%

of households

Tablet

63.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.7%
Smartphone
90.3%
Desktop / Laptop
82.7%
Tablet
63.5%
Smartphone Only
7.0%
No Computer
4.3%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

19.3¢

per kWh

Commercial Rate

14.0¢

per kWh

Industrial Rate

8.3¢

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$119

residential

13% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in Michigan averages 19.3¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $119. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

127,164

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
STERLING HEIGHTS, CITY OFCommunityPurchased surface water127,0000
PHOENIX ESTATESCommunityGround water1640

93.6% of households in Sterling Heights have broadband internet access. 79.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.1% of households have no internet access. 7.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 127,164 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.