Utilities & Infrastructure in Leander, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

96.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

87.7%

of households

No Internet

1.2%

of households

Total Households

23,573

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
87.7%
Cellular Data Plan
94.6%
Satellite
5.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.8%
No Internet Access
1.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.9%

of households

Smartphone

97.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

92.1%

of households

Tablet

80.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.9%
Smartphone
97.4%
Desktop / Laptop
92.1%
Tablet
80.6%
Smartphone Only
3.5%
No Computer
1.1%

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

14.9¢

per kWh

-19% vs 50K-100K avg

Commercial Rate

8.6¢

per kWh

-42% vs 50K-100K avg

Industrial Rate

6.1¢

per kWh

-45% vs 50K-100K avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$164

residential

+13% vs 50K-100K avg

12% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in Texas averages 14.9¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $164. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Leander vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (¢/kWh)

Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)

Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

3

Population Served

105,038

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF LEANDERCommunitySurface water98,3300
BLOCK HOUSE MUDCommunityPurchased surface water6,6180
ENGLISH ACRESCommunityGround water902

96.9% of households in Leander have broadband internet access. 87.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 1.2% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 105,038 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.