Utilities & Infrastructure in Bergen, NY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.5%

of households

No Internet

12.3%

of households

Total Households

455

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.5%
Cellular Data Plan
80.9%
Satellite
1.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.7%
No Internet Access
12.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.5%

of households

Smartphone

88.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.0%

of households

Tablet

60.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.5%
Smartphone
88.1%
Desktop / Laptop
75.0%
Tablet
60.9%
Smartphone Only
10.1%
No Computer
7.5%

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

24.4¢

per kWh

Commercial Rate

18.8¢

per kWh

Industrial Rate

9.2¢

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$140

residential

43% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in New York averages 24.4¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $140. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

40

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
GODFREYS PONDCommunityGround water400

84.2% of households in Bergen have broadband internet access. 72.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.3% of households have no internet access. 10.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 40 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.