Utilities & Infrastructure in Colonie, NY
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
94.4%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
85.3%
of households
No Internet
5.2%
of households
Total Households
3,161
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
94.6%
of households
Smartphone
81.8%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
85.9%
of households
Tablet
58.0%
of households
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).
94.4% of households in Colonie have broadband internet access. 85.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.2% of households have no internet access.