Utilities & Infrastructure in Rensselaer, NY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.1%

of households

No Internet

5.8%

of households

Total Households

4,425

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
77.1%
Cellular Data Plan
80.7%
Satellite
2.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.7%
No Internet Access
5.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.1%

of households

Smartphone

88.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

78.0%

of households

Tablet

55.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.1%
Smartphone
88.1%
Desktop / Laptop
78.0%
Tablet
55.8%
Smartphone Only
10.3%
No Computer
3.9%

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

2

Population Served

9,471

Violations (5yr)

4

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
RENSSELAER CITY PWSCommunityPurchased surface water9,3001
OCFS INDUSTRY RESIDENTIAL CENTERCommunityPurchased surface water1713

89.0% of households in Rensselaer have broadband internet access. 77.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.8% of households have no internet access. 10.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 9,471 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.