How much does a pool cost is a question I get asked all the time. When I started writing this article I began with the standard items like well it depends on size, location, water features etc.. Then I thought wouldn’t it be cool to just show pools and list how much they cost, so that’s what I’ve done. I emailed our subscribers asking them to send us a photo of their pool and how much it cost and I was overwhelmed by the response I received, 93 pools with photos and pricing, thank you, everyone, who participated.
If you are reading this article you are probably in thinking about building a pool so here are a few other resources I would suggest. How to Save up to 30% by Building Your Own Pool (no this is not you actually digging the hole of the pool, this would be you acting as the contractor and you scheduling the and managing the subcontractors. Another good resource is this TimeLapse Video of a 9 Week Pool Build from Start to Finish this will give you an idea of what the project of building a new pool will look like.
Drumbroll please…. Here are our 93 pools and there cost.
#1 Cotuit Ma. $25,000
Price: $25,000
Pool Type: Inground
Year Built: 1996
Location: Cotuit Ma.
Build Time: 3 weeks
Pool Size: 24′ x 44′, 45,000 gallons of water.. one of the largest residential pools on Cape Cod
#2 Macclenny, Florida $29,000
Price: $29,000
Location: Macclenny, Florida
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Gunite
Build Time: 4 Months
Pool Size: 11′ x 22′ Ell
Homeowner Comments: My in-ground pool is gunite. It took four months from excavation to swim availability. There was a drainage problem with ground water and I finally dug a trench to direct the water from the adjoining vacant lot to the street. The pool cost $29,000. I spent $4,000 on the aluminum fence. I made a “foolish” decision to purchase tiles that would glow in the dark. Turns out they were unnecessary because the LED lights are on for 6 hours after darkness anyhow. The pool is 22′ on the long sides and 11′ on the 4 shorter sides. I had the inner corner “clipped” to facilitate swimming laps to and from the farthest corners. The deepest point is 6′.
#3 Lumberton, NJ $25,000
Pool Type: Inground
Year Built: 2002
Location: Lumberton, NJ
Build Time: 2-1/2 Months
Pool Size: 20′ x 40′, 8′ Deep
#4 Auburndale, FL $34,000
Price: $34,000 + $9,000 for screen (2006)
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Year Built: 2006
Pool Surface: Quartz
Location: Auburndale, Florida
Build Time: 62 days
Pool Size: 14′ x 34′ — 3 feet to 6-1/2 feet deep with beach, waterfall, and fountain
#5 Bermuda Run, NC $25,000
Price: $25,000
Pool Type: Inground
Pool Surface: Concrete
Year Built: Unknown
Location: Bermuda Run, NC
Build Time: 3 months
Pool Size: 8′ x 36′
#6 Willow Park, TX $26,500
Price: $26,500
Pool Type: Inground
Pool Surface: Concrete
Year Built: 2008
Location: Willow Park, TX
Build Time: 2-1/2 months
Pool Size: 17′ x 30′
Homeowner Comments: Love your tips and the variety of subject matter. My pool was built in 2008 at a cost of approximately $26,500.00, fortunately, I included a “rock clause” in my contract which saved over $3,000.00; it took about two and a half months to build in the city of Willow Park, Texas which is just west of Fort Worth. Pool size (I’m estimating) is 30 ft. long by 17 ft. wide with additional cool deck anywhere from 5ft. to 15 ft. from the edge of the pool. The attached picture was taken right after completion, since then we have dressed up the area with hedge rows which provide privacy. Also, I have included a picture of the rock that was encountered during the dig.
#7 Glenelg, Maryland $85,000
Price: $85,000 (including concrete decking and landscaping)
Pool Type: Inground
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner (concrete bottom and steel sides)
Year Built: 2014
Location: Glenelg, MD
Build Time: 6 Months (over the winter, November – April)
Pool Size: 18′ x 36′ (30,000 Gallons)
#8 Swansboro, NC $30,000
Price: $30,000
Pool Type: Inground
Pool Surface: Fiberglass
Year Built: Unknown
Location: Swansboro, NC
Build Time: 10 days to install
Pool Size: 12′ x 26′
Homeowner Comments: Salt Water System. Love it, love it, love it!
#9 Kissimmee FL $20,000
Price: $20,000
Pool Type: Inground
Pool Surface: Concrete
Year Built: 1995
Location: Kissimmee, FL
Build Time: 5 Weeks
Pool Size: 16′ x 30′
#10 San Antonio, TX $30,000
Price: $30,000
Pool Type: Inground – Swim Spa
Pool Surface: Fiberglass
Year Built: 2008
Location: San Antonio, TX
Build Time: 2 Weeks
Pool Size: 9′ x 17′ (4-1/2′ Deep)
Homeowner Comments: We had our pool put in in 2009 and it cost us $30,000 at that point. It was touted as a spa and Badu system (like an endless pool that you could swim against the current). It is a saltwater pool (which is one choice we truly appreciate, since it doesn’t dry your skin out as a chlorine pool would) and is only 9 X 17 and 4 1/2 feet deep. It is fiberglass and we have a Terra Cotta cement deck with a retaining wall behind it. It’s just right for us and little kids, but not practical to invite older kids and adults to swim in. We live in San Antonio Texas and it took 2 weeks to put in.
#11 Quebradillas, Puerto Rico $21,000
Price: $21,000
Pool Type: Inground
Pool Surface: Concrete
Year Built: Unknown
Location: Quebradillas, Puerto Rico
Build Time: 1 month
Pool Size: 12′ x 21′
#12 Stillwater, MN $50,000
Price: $50,000
Pool Type: Inground
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Year Built: Unknown
Location: Stillwater, MN
Build Time: 45 Days (Not Including Concrete Set Up)
Pool Size: 40′ x 18′
#13 Drexel Hill, Pa $54,000
Price: $54,000 (Just Pool)
Pool Type: Inground
Pool Surface: Diamond Brite
Year Built: Unknown
Location: Drexel Hill, Pa
Build Time: 6 Weeks
Pool Size: 18′ x 38′
Homeowner Comments: Includes built-in raised bubble spa, sheer descent with booster pump, solar recirculating line, and in line Polaris.
#14 Topsfield, Ma $18,000
Price: $18,000
Pool Type: Inground
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Year Built: Unknown
Location: Topsfield, MA
Build Time: 1 Week
Pool Size: 18′ x 36′
#15 Mansfield, TX $33,700
Price: $33,700
Pool Type: Inground
Pool Surface: Grey Quartz Plaster
Year Built: 2016
Location: Mansfield, TX
Build Time: 6 Weeks
Pool Size: 14′ x 31′ Grecian (370 Sq. Ft.)
Homeowner Comments: Our swimming pool build Started May 16, 2016, and was completed June 28, 2016, by Seahorse Pools -Fort Worth TX. The price of $28,300 included the 14′ x 31′ Grecian (370 Sq. Ft.) swimming pool, 2HP pump, cartridge filter, plumbing, cleaner, all electric and Gray quartz plaster. We added the following upgrades… Sundeck with water feature (bubbler) +$ N/C, Ivory Travertine bullnose coping +$800, 6×6 tile upgrade $+ N/C, 24″ tall raised beam water fountain +$1200, expanded decking to 600SF +$3,400. Total with upgrades =$33,700
#16 Roanoke, TX $33,000
Price: $33,000
Pool Type: Inground
Pool Surface: Diamond Brite
Year Built: Unknown
Location: Roanoke, TX
Build Time: 7 Weeks
Pool Size: 19′ x 30′ (400 Sq. Ft.)
#17 Hobbs, NM $54,000
Price: $54,000
Pool Type: Inground
Pool Surface: Fiberglass
Year Built: Unknown
Location: Hobbs, NM
Build Time: 1 Month
Pool Size: 15′ x 35′
Homeowner Comments: The deck surface is Cool Deck.
#18 Hamilton, NJ $30,000
Price: $30,000 Including concrete work
Pool Type: Inground
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Year Built: Unknown
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Build Time: 3 Weeks
Pool Size: 16′ x 32′
#19 Altadena, CA $59,200
Price: $59,200
Pool Type: Inground
Pool Surface: Pebble Tech
Year Built: Unknown
Location: Altadena, CA
Build Time: 3 Weeks
Pool Size: 15′ x 30′ Pool Spa Combo.
Homeowner Comments: My pool was scheduled to take 3 months to build but actually took about 1 year to build due to an Oak Tree permit ordinance requiring a public hearing. This added an extra $12,400.00 to my $ 59,200.00 contract. My biggest complaint was that the Oak trees were not located on my property they just over hung over my property. The property is located in Altadena, California. The Pool plaster is a synthetic pebble stone, with a concrete cantilever deck. Pool Size: 15’ x 30’ with in pool spa. With electric pool cover, Auto- Salt system, and intelliflo pumps to keep down Annual cost which is currently at $ 1,440 this includes monthly maintenance service , chemicals, salt, and Utilities.
#20 Chalfont, PA $2,172
Price: $2,172
Pool Type: Above Ground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Year Built: Unknown
Location: Chalfont, PA
Build Time: 1 Day
Pool Size: 24′ Round
Homeowner Comments: The cost was $800 for the pool, $972 for installation and $400 for the pump and filter
#21 Pond Water Feature
#22 Danville, CA $45,000
Price: $45,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Gunite – Marcite
Year Built: 1986 (Built by HP Inc.)
Location: Danville, CA
Build Time: 4 Months (along with landscaping)
Pool Size: 16′ x 32′ with and elevated spa
#23 Broken Arrow, OK $8,800
Price: $8,800
Pool Type: Above Ground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: Broken Arrow, OK
Build Time: 2 Days
Pool Size: 18′ x 33′ Oval
#24 Nebow, KY $4,247
Price: $4,247
Pool Type: Above Ground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: Nebow, KY
Build Time: 2 Days
Pool Size: 27′ Round
#25 Centerport, NY $480
Price: $480
Pool Type: Above Ground Pool – Soft Side
Pool Brand: Bestway Power Steel Pool
Location: Centerport, NY
Build Time: 2 hours (On cleared ground)
Pool Size: 18′ x 9′ Rectangle
#26 Brooklyn, NY $5,000
Price: $5,000
Pool Type: Above Ground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Build Time: 1 Week (On grass)
Pool Size: 12′ x 24′ Oval
#27 Independence, MO $28,000
Price: $28,000
Pool Type: Inground
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: Independence, MO
Build Time: 1 month or less (the weather cooperated nicely)
Pool Size: 18′ x 36′
Homeowner Comments: I love my pool, and I enjoy it very much, however, the next pool I get will not be so big.
#28 Leavenworth, KS $24,000
Price: $24,000
Pool Type: Inground
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: Leavenworth County, MO
Build Time: 5 Days
Pool Size: 20′ x 40′ (800 Sq. Ft.)
Homeowner Comments: Our pool has 4′ concrete apron deck around all sides of the pool.
#29 Killeen, TX $28,000
Price: $28,000
Pool Type: Inground
Pool Surface: Concrete
Year Built: 2004
Location: Killeen, TX
Build Time: 2 Weeks
Pool Size: 16′ x 38′ Kidney (15,000 Gallons, Shallow end 3.5′ Deep, Deep End 6′ Deep)
#30 Chicago, IL $5,000
Price: $5,000
Pool Type: Above Ground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: Chicago, IL
Build Time: 3 Girls 3 Weeks to Build
Pool Size: 15′ x 30′ Oval (450 Sq. Ft. 16,000 Gallons)
Homeowner Comments: Our pool took 3 girls 3 weeks to build, mostly because we transplanted the grass to another portion of the yard.
#31 Muskegon, MI $20,900
Price: $20,900
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Year Built: 2006
Location: Muskegon, MI
Build Time: 2 Weeks
Pool Size: 16′ x 32′
Homeowner Comments: Our pool is a vinyl liner over ABS side walls and thin coat cement floor and angled walls. The construction process just over 2 weeks.
#32 Owasso, Ok $32,000
Price: $32,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Fiberglass
Year Built: 2006
Location: Owasso, OK
Build Time: 5 Days
Pool Size: 16′ x 36′ (9.5′ Deep)
Homeowner Comments: It took one day to dig the hole and another day to set it. The cool deck was also installed in one day including electrical. If all was to be done back to back, you will be looking at 4 to 5 days for a complete project. The rock around the cool deck was added by me at a later date. The pool is 14 feet on the ends and 16 feet near the middle. This is a diving pool with a deep end of 9.5 feet. The length is 34 to 36 feet.
#33 Broken Arrow, OK $30,500
Price: $30,500
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Gunite
Location: Broken Arrow, OK
Build Time: 6 Weeks
Pool Size: 13′ x 32′ Kidney
#34 Tonganoxie, KS $25,000
Price: $25,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: Tonganoxie, KS
Build Time: 3 Months
Pool Size: 16′ x 32′ (Depth 3′ to 6′)
#35 Allentown New Jersey $1,750
Price: $1,750
Pool Type: Above Ground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: Allentown, NJ
Build Time: 1 Day
Pool Size: 24′ Round 52″ Tall
Homeowner Comments: We put down a sand bottom to make things softer on our feet.
#36 Hampstead, NC $7,000
Price: $7,000
Pool Type: Above Ground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Year Built: 2004
Location: Hampstead, NC
Pool Size: 15′ x 26′ Oval
Homeowner Comments: My pool is eleven years old It is 15×26 I had a total of seven thousand dollars invested for the pool and installation Last year I completely redid the walls (rust & holes) liner and top rails The cost of that was one thousand dollars and am hoping for five more years of pool life? Also, the pool is in the ground two feet and two feet out I have a salt generator and like how it works but it definitely causes rust and wear on metal parts My next pool will be better suited for saltwater
#37 Frisco, TX $55,000
Price: $55,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Pebble Tec
Location: Frisco, TX
Build Time: 6 Weeks
Pool Size: 24′ x 32′
Homeowner Comments: Our deck is aggregate and stone
#38 Canal Winchester, OH $36,000
Price: $36,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Fiberglass
Year Built: 2012
Location: Canal Winchester, OH
Build Time: 2 Weeks
Pool Size: Tuscany Shape 23′ x 11′, 8,000 gallons
Homeowner Comments: Our total pool cost when completed was $36,000, the pool was completed in 2 weeks in late January of 2012.
#39 Philippines $5,300
Price: $5,300
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Tile
Location: Philippines
Build Time: 90 Days
Pool Size: T15′ x 30′
#40 Las Vegas, NV $60,000
Price: $60,00 Pool Only, $100,000 Complete Project
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Pebble Tech
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Build Time: 5 Months
Pool Size: 18′ x 42′ Lagoon (3′ to 8′ Deep)
#41 Modesto, CA $17,000
Price: $17,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: White Plaster
Year Built: 2006
Location: Modesto, CA
Build Time: 6 Weeks
Pool Size: 15′ x 28′ Kidney
Homeowner Comments: My pool cost $17,000 ten years ago not including landscaping which I did myself. It took 6 weeks to construct the kidney shaped pool itself and the landscape is an ongoing project. The surface is white plaster, it holds about 15,000 gallons so it is small compared to others but just right for us.
#42 Orlando, FL $25,000
Price: $25,000 with screen & spa
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Gunite
Location: Orlando, FL
Build Time: 4 months (Started in July, finished in October)
Pool Size: 14′ x 28′
#43 Chaptico, MD $1,250
Price: $1,250
Pool Type: Above Ground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Year Built: 2004
Location: Chaptico, MD
Build Time: 3 Days
Pool Size: 27′ Round 52″ Tall
Homeowner Comments: We live in Chaptico, Maryland and bought our 27′ 52″ round pool, online, in 2004. it took us a weekend to level the ground and erect the metal frame of the pool. We had to buy a load of sand to put under the liner but I do not recall how much we paid for that. We also had a filter system from a previous pool but are running a 1 1/2 hp pump with a Hayward S-210T sand filter ($450). We paid $1250 for the pool and did the installation ourselves.
#44 Hatboro, PA $14,000
Price: $14,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Plaster
Year Built: 1983
Location: Hatboro, PA
Build Time: 5 Weeks
Pool Size: 20′ x 40′
#45 Oakdale, CA $35,500
Price: $35,500
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Plaster
Location: Oakdale, CA
Build Time: 21 Days
Pool Size: 20′ x 40′
#46 Grand Bay, AL $17,000
Price: $17,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: Grand Bay, AL
Build Time: 2 Months
Pool Size: 18′ x 36′
#47 Beacon Falls, CT $25,000
Price: $25,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: Beacon Falls, CT
Pool Size: 14′ x 21′ 11,000 gallons
Homeowner Comments: Our operational costs are $1,700 per year in propane, electrical and pool chemicals.
#48 Clayton, NC $3,000
Price: $3,000
Pool Type: Above Ground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: Clayton, NC
Build Time: 8 Hours
Pool Size: 27′ Round 52″ Tall
#49 Tucson, AZ $23,000
Price: $23,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Fiberglass
Location: Tucson, AZ
Build Time: 3 Months
Pool Size: 11′ x 22′
#50 Lockport, IL $34,000
Price: $34,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: Lockport, IL
Build Time: 10 Days
Pool Size: 14′ x 28′
Homeowner Comments: Took 10 days from ground break to get it installed from start to finish landscaping was done right after but the pool was swimmable after 10 working days.
#51 Arlington, TX $40,000
Price: $40,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Diamond Brite
Location: Arlington, TX
Build Time: 2 Months
Pool Size: 12′ x 20′
#52 Woodbridge, VA $40,000
Price: $40,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Plaster
Location: Woodbridge, VA
Build Time: 2 Months
Pool Size: 16′ x 30′
Homeowner Comments: The cost of $40,000 includes concrete decking, fencing and gas heater.
#53 Pleasant Hill, IA $6,200
Price: $6,200
Pool Type: Above Ground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: Pleasant Hill, IA
Build Time: 1 Week
Pool Size: 27′ Round 52″ Tall
#54 Ephrata, PA $22,736
Price: $22,736
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Plaster
Location: Ephrata, PA
Year Built: 1992
Build Time: 2 Weeks
Pool Size: 25′ x 45′
Homeowner Comments: Our Pool is now over 24 years old. Built by Sylvan (now Anthony/Sylvan) for a cost of $22,736.00 (excluding Fencing/Retaining Walls, Landscaping and other stuff I did.) Re-enforced Concrete w/Plaster Overlay. 33,000 gals (excluding Spa). Total time approximately 2 weeks. Started in Fall of 1991 and finished in Spring 1992 (had to do extensive landscaping which was left to settle over Winter). Annual Cost approximately $750.00 (includes Chemistry & Opening/Closing costs but excludes periodic equipment/cover repairs/replacement). Irregular “Kidney” shape measuring 25 X 45 feet at the widest/longest points.
#55 Southboro MA $24,000
Price: $24,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: Southboro, MA
Year Built: 1990
Build Time: 1 Month
Pool Size: 20′ x 40′
Homeowner Comments: The basic pool installation was $14K (in 1990), Heater – $2K, Concrete aprons around pool – $5K and Fencing – $3K. Our pool has a Concrete bottom, steel sides, with a liner.
#56 Jacksonville, FL $32,000
Price: $32,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Diamond Brite (marcite)
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Year Built: 2000
Build Time: 7 Weeks
Pool Size: 15′ x 30′ Plus 15′ x 3′ Swimout
Homeowner Comments: The total cost of the pool (built-in 2000): $32,000 (includes screen enclosure). Our pool took just 7 weeks, plus additional 2 weeks for the screen, plus landscaping. The main part of the pool is 30′ x 14′ plus an area 15′ x 3′ for the steps/swim out. 5 ft deep, 3ft at the shallow end. 12,000 gal.
#57 Thailand, Hua Hin
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Tile
Location: Thailand, Hua Hin
Pool Size: 16′ x 27′ (18,000 gallons)
Homeowner Comments: To the question, how much a swimming pool cost? It’s like any other investment. The more you use it, the quicker it gets amortized. If you live in northern Wisconsin or in Florida or southern Texas, it’s difficult to compare. It’s like paying an additional amount of money for a convertible car: how many days can you enjoy to drive with the top down? Some pools need to have heated water in order to increase the number of “swimming days”.
Electricity: US$72.00
#58 Montgomery, AL $17,000
Price: $17,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Fiberglass
Location: Montgomery, AL
Year Built: 2006
Build Time: 2 Weeks
Pool Size: 12′ x 24′ (3.5′ to 5.5′ Deep)
Homeowner Comments: For chlorination, I use a salt system. One of the best investments I’ve made. Water stays clear and sparkling year ’round. Need for additional chemicals has been minimal. The only problem I’ve had in 10 years is the replacement of the multi-port valve recently purchased from INYO Pools.
#59 Bedias, TX $17,000
Price: $8,200
Pool Type: Above Ground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: Bedias, TX
Year Built: 2006
Build Time: 12 Hours
Pool Size: 24′ Round
#60 Vici, OK $650
Price: $650
Pool Type: Above Ground Pool – Soft Side
Pool Surface: Vinyl
Location: Vici, OK
Build Time: 1 Day
Pool Size: 22′ Round x 52″ Tall
#61 Valrico, FL $20,000
Price: $20,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Gunite with Quartz Finish
Location: Valrico, FL
Year Built: 2006
Build Time: 5 Weeks
Pool Size: 15′ x 30′
Homeowner Comments: Pool has a waterfall, fiber optic pool light
#62 Wauseon, OH $5,000
Price: $5,000
Pool Type: Above Ground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: Wauseon, OH
Year Built: 2004
Build Time: 2 Days
Pool Size: 27′ Round x 52″ Tall
#63 Ocean Isle Beach, NC $335
Price: $335
Pool Type: Above Ground Pool – Soft Side
Pool Surface: Vinyl
Location: Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Build Time: 2 Days
Pool Size: 15′ Round x 48″ Tall
Homeowner Comments: The installation was done by ourselves and we built our pool on a sand base.
#64 Spartanburg, SC $20,000
Price: $20,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Fiberglass
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Year Built: 2007
Build Time: 9 Weeks
Pool Size: 15′ x 30′ (3.5′ to 5.5′ Deep)
Homeowner Comments: PPatrick, here we are in summer mode. Water temp 88 degrees. Hire of models $50.00. The pool was done by Fox Pools of Spartanburg and from start to finish about two weeks. Best investment we did after buying the house.
#65 Visalia, CA $10,000
Price: $10,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Gunite
Location: Visalia, CA
Year Built: 1985
Build Time: 2 weeks for pool & 2 weeks for deck
Pool Size: 15′ x 30′ (3.5′ to 8′ Deep)
Homeowner Comments: For the deck, we used brick from the original Tulare Hotel, Tulare, California.
#66 Anderson, SC $5,900
Price: $5,900
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: Anderson, SC
Year Built: 1984
Build Time: 2 months
Pool Size: 16′ x 32′
Homeowner Comments: Our swimming pool would have been completed faster than two months but we had a lot of rain.
#67 Dillon, MT $14,000
Price: $14,000
Pool Type: Above Ground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: Dillon, MT
Build Time: 6 Weeks
Pool Size: 18′ x 40′
Homeowner Comments: Our above ground pool is a resin pool, the price includes a heater, ground leveling and retaining wall. Our pool install took 6 weeks due to ground leveling and building of a retaining wall.
#68 West Hartford, CT $10,000
Price: $10,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: West Hartford, CT
Year Built: 1972
Build Time: 2 Weeks
Pool Size: 16′ x 32′ with 8′ step section
#69 Scottsdale, AZ $15,000
Price: $15,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Pebble Tec
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Build Time: 4 Weeks
Pool Size: 14′ x 24′
#70 New Castle, PA $11,500
Price: $11,500
Pool Type: Above Ground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: New Castle, PA
Build Time: 1 Day
Pool Size: 15′ x 24′ with 7.5′ deck
#71 Orlando, FL $18,500
Price: $18,500 Including Screen Enclosure
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Gunite Shell with Diamond Brite Finish
Location: Orlando, FL
Build Time: 3 Months
Pool Size: 18′ x 30′ narrows down to 12′
#72 Monticello, IN $26,000
Price: $26,000 Including Cover & Heater
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Location: Monticello, IN
Build Time: 1 Week
Pool Size: 12′ x 20′
#73 Longview, TX $20,000
Price: $20,000 ($13,000 Pool & $7,000 deck and landscaping)
Pool Type: Above Ground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: Longview, TX
Build Time: 11 Days (4 days for pool and 7 days for deck and landscaping)
Pool Size: 33′ Round
#74 Apex, NC $18,000
Price: $18,000 (Including Deck & Polaris Pool Cleaner)
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: Apex, NC
Build Time: 2 Months
Pool Size: 20′ x 40′
#75 Litchfield, CT $26,000
Price: $26,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: Litchfield, CT
Build Time: 2 Weeks
Pool Size: 16′ x 32′
#76 St. Louis, MO $25,000
Price: $25,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Diamond Brite
Location: St. Louis, MO
Build Time: 4 Weeks
Pool Size: 14′ x 28′
Homeowner Comments: The pool cost was $25,000 we hired a contractor and did some water drainage work as well.
#77 Lake Carmel, NY $5,500
Price: $5,500
Pool Type: Above Ground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: Lake Carmel, NY
Year Built: 2009
Build Time: 4 Hours
Pool Size: 12′ x 24′ 52″ Tall
Homeowner Comments: The pool cost around $3,000.00. Then the labor was around $2,000.00 because we needed to add 18″ of Item 4 to the area where the pool sits. After that was the pool water at a cost of about $500. It’s a 24’x12′ oval shaped pool that’s is 48″ deep with the top edge rail at 52″. That was the cost about 7 years ago with a crew of about 10 men. They did the work in just about 3-4 hours. We still haven’t built a deck, but it sure would be nice. This is in Lake Carmel, NY.
#78 Miami Lakes, FL $30,000
Price: $30,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Diamond Brite
Location: Miami Lakes, FL
Build Time: Built with house
Pool Size: 25′ x 41′
#79 Walton, KY $33,000
Price: $33,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: Walton, KY
Build Time: 3 Weeks
Pool Size: 18′ x 36′
#80 Tewksbury, MA $1,539
Price: $1,539
Pool Type: Above Ground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: Tewksbury, MA
Build Time: 10 days
Pool Size: 24′ Round 48″ Tall
Homeowner Comments: My pool cost $899 for the pool and liner. The filter and motor were $599 the skimmer was $29 and the hoses to connect the filter to the pool were $12. The pool took 2 days to level ground and prepare. 2 days to assemble the pool and install liner, 1-1/2 days to fill with water and one week to build the pool deck.
#81 Ridgecrest, CA $1,200
Price: $1,200
Pool Type: Above Ground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: Ridgecrest, CA
Build Time: 10 days
Pool Size: 24′ Round 48″ Tall
Homeowner Comments: It took myself and my son one day to set up the pool frame and liner and 4 days of leveling the hard desert earth. I love love love the Matrix pool as it is a full Resing frame (base plates, uprights, bottom rails and top rails), not steel like other pools. Ugh!
#82 Peachtree City, GA $50,000
Price: $50,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Shot Crete with Pebble Tec
Location: Peachtree City, GA
Build Time: 1 month
Pool Size: 17′ x 34′ free form
Homeowner Comments: Our swimming pool has Natural flagstone coping, Cool deck on deck, 36″ waterfall, Duo Clear salt system, Jacuzzi Tri-Clops filter, 455k BTU heater and Polaris 380 bottom cleaner
#83 Indian Springs, AL $42,000
Price: $42,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: Indian Springs, AL
Build Time: 10 weeks
Pool Size: 20′ x 40′
#84 Indian Springs, AL $3,300
Price: $3,300
Pool Type: Above Ground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: Franklin Square NY
Build Time: 1 Day
Pool Size: 18′ Round
#85 Newcastle, OK $44,690
Price: $44,690
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Fiberglass
Location: Newcastle, OK
Build Time: 5 days
Pool Size: 16′ x 40′ Freeform
#86 Shelby NC, $5,800
Price: $5,800
Pool Type: Above Ground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: Shelby, NC
Build Time: 6 hours
Pool Size: 27′ Round x 54″ Tall
#87 Shelby NC, $37,600 (Pool Renovation)
Price: $37,600 (Renovation)
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: PebbleTec Pebble Sheen “French Grey”
Location: Austin (West Lake Hills), TX
Build Time: 6 weeks
Pool Size: 15′ x 30′
Homeowner Comments: My pool project was a major renovation which included modifying the shape of the pool, adding a bench and more steps, and resurfacing deck with travertine pavers, and replacing and relocating pool equipment. From draining the old pool to the initial refill of the new pool this took 6 weeks. It took an additional 9 weeks to make repairs after a return pipe burst. The pool now measures 29’-10” long x 14”-4” wide. 13,200 gallons (reduced from 15,500 gallons); 404 square feet water surface area.
Pool plaster: PebbleTec Pebble Sheen “French Grey”
Waterline tile: National Pool Tile “Fusion” Beige
Deck: Travertine deck pavers (herringbone pattern) and coping (doesn’t get hot in the Texas sun)
Pool equipment: Relocated to under cantilevered pool deck
- Pool Pump: Pentair Whisperflo High Performance
- Pool Pump Motor: Pentair Whisperflo 2-Speed
- Multiport Valve: Hayward Vari-Flo Multiport Valve
- Filter: 24: Hayward Pro Series High Rate Sand Filter
- Chlorinator: Pentair
- Polaris Booster Pump w/ Emerson 0.75 HP Motor
#88 Kansas City, MO $10,000
Price: $10,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Plaster
Location: Kansas City, MO
Year Built: 1969
Pool Size: 16′ by 42′ Lazy L 35,000 gallons
Homeowner Comments: Plaster finish, is in good but not great condition. I would love to know of alternatives to the old porous plaster! Finishes like truck bed liner, polyurea coatings and others that don’t cost 3x times the old plaster cost. That’s the dilemma.
#89 Duncanville, TX
Price: Unknown
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Plaster
Location: Duncanville, TX
Year Built: Came with home purchase in 2003—Home built in 1974, pool built thereafter
Pool Size: 16′ x 32′
#90 Austin, TX
Price: Unknown
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Plaster
Location: Austin, TX
Year Built: Came with home purchase in 2003—Home built in 1974, pool built thereafter
Homeowner Comments: The pots also provide signaling….when the middle one stops flowing, it is time to backwash the filter! All I have to do is look out of my kitchen window!
#91 Escondido, CA $50,000
Price: $35,000/$50,000 with cement
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: Gunite with Diamond Brite
Location: Escondido, CA
Build Time: 5 Months
Pool Size: 20′ x 45′
#92 Houston, TX $79,000
Price: $79,000
Pool Type: Inground Pool
Pool Surface: White Plaster
Location: Houston, TX
Build Time: 2 Months
Pool Size: 22′ x 43′
#93 LeMars, IA $5,800
Price: $5,800
Pool Type: Above Ground Pool
Pool Surface: Vinyl Liner
Location: LeMars, IA
Build Time: 2 Days
Pool Size: 16′ x 30′
Homeowner Comments: My partner and I did the install ourselves, it took a night 5pm-10pm, and the better part of the next day , 9am-4pm and we were filling it.
Thank You!
Well there you have it 93 pools and how much they cost to build. If you are in the preliminary stages of planning to build a pool or would like to let us know how much your pool cost then we would love your comments and questions below. Once again thank you, everyone, who participated and don’t for forget to check out How to Save up to 30% by Building Your Own Pool and the TimeLapse Video of a 9 Week Pool Build from Start to Finish.
Hi! This was very helpful! Thank you for taking the time in doing this. Do you know the name of the company who did the pool in Escondido, CA?
This article is super helpful! Thank you!
This was very helpful, thank you! Do you have any recommendations for a contractor in the Venice/Sarasota FL area?
Thanks for reading. Unfortunately, we do not have preferred installers for the areas listed in the article, as we mention in the above comments.
But the principles mentioned in this guide, How to Find a Great Pool Guy can also be applied to finding a pool builder.
I am in the process of looking for a house with a pool. I look at everyone’s pools and it really does depend on where you live. so would love to get a Las Vegas pool for the PA or TX. cost. Many of your pools are so incredible and HUGE. I can only dream….
I want to do a pool in this summer on my backyard 18×36 feet, if someone know a good Company to do it around $20000 or less, let me know, we leave in Dracut MA, my email tobisado@Hotmail.com and my number is 617.412.9216
Thank god I left the U.S. people in comments talking 100k for a pool lol! … I had my 30ft x 80ft concrete pool (12ft deep at the deepest for diving board & massive slide) done for $29,500 in dong nai region Vietnam … I used my acres of land and turned it into a fun zone with games and sports and finally the pool , turned it into a business charging few bucks a day for each person who wants to chill or go in the pool for the day … All I know is pools are a godsend in hot weather living so if you want to spend a 100k for a pool I guess what the hell ,, It just amazes me it costs that much to 1. dig a hole 2. surface the hole in a material 3. buy pump & filter and finally 4. add water
Thank you! This site has helpful information. I live in South Texas and the Pool estimates for concrete pools are starting at $50k and higher. We are in the process of getting estimates. If you have any recent information on in ground pools in my area, I would appreciate it.
Most look to be built at a time when pools construction didn’t cost so much. Here in Florida we hover around the 50k and up for not a whole lot now. For most areas you need a screen and if you want a spa you’ll need a heater. BOOM! 75k right there if not more depending on the size and land lets not forget if you have a sprinkler system that will have to be replaced. Oh! and also landscaping afterwards.
Our 22′ x 44′ (840 sq ft) pool with spa and 700 sq ft of deck will be around $65K but landscaping added $13K for a retaining wall and now we’re dealing with rock in the excavation @ $2,750 a day. With $1,500 worth of water, a $3-4K cover, etc…this will easily be $100K. I can’t imagine how most of these are so “cheap” with gunite/shotcrete and large cement decks.
#41 Modesto, CA Who was the company ?? who build your pool..
So first, I need to find a time machine (if anyone can help with that, let me know) so I can go back to the 1990s and buy a pool! I’m in the Northeast and just got quotes for an inground. Nothing is touching these prices any more. I’m seeing about 3X these prices (with some flexibility if it’s vinyl or fiberglass).
Hit send too soon! I meant to add a 🙂 at the end of that last post. This is good info, didn’t mean to be a jerk. But time has changed prices A LOT!
Thank you! This site has helpful information. We live in Northern Virginia. Pool estimates for concrete pools are are much higher in our region. We are in the process of getting estimates. If you have any recent pics/info for pools in my area, I would appreciate it if you could post it.
Hi Matthew! Great thread.
Do you have any recommendations for concrete pool companies in the Philadelphia region?
No, we are based out of Florida.
But I am sure there are some good recommendations on HomeAdvisor
Looking to build a pool in a few months trying to find a good company. I live in Miramar, fl. Do you have any recommendations?
We do not have any recommended pool installers in any regions of the country. But I do suggest doing your research on the Better Business Bureau (BBB), Google, and maybe Yelp sites for reviews. You should be able to get a general sense of a company’s reputation and any common complaints from the reviews on those sites.
So helpful!! Thank you
Anymore pics with pool and price in arizona?