Utilities & Infrastructure in Rahway, NJ

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.8%

of households

No Internet

8.6%

of households

Total Households

12,155

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
71.8%
Cellular Data Plan
86.4%
Satellite
2.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
15.5%
No Internet Access
8.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.9%

of households

Smartphone

86.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.0%

of households

Tablet

63.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
89.9%
Smartphone
86.7%
Desktop / Laptop
80.0%
Tablet
63.4%
Smartphone Only
4.7%
No Computer
10.2%

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

27,300

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
RAHWAY WATER DEPARTMENTCommunitySurface water27,3000

89.4% of households in Rahway have broadband internet access. 71.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.6% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 27,300 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.