Pool cost calculators

Know what a pool really costs before you talk to a builder. Every estimate shows its sources and its assumptions.

Inground pool cost calculatorEstimate an inground pool by type, size, local cost level and extras like a heater, decking and fence. Ranges cite Angi and This Old House.Above ground pool cost calculatorAbove ground pool cost by size, from 12 ft round to 21x41 oval, using Angi 2026 ranges, plus your own install and extras.Pool loan and financing calculatorMonthly payment, total interest and a year-by-year schedule for a pool loan. Compare terms and rates before you sign.Yearly pool maintenance and ownership costEstimate the yearly cost to own a pool: upkeep by pool type, a liner or resurfacing reserve, energy, service, insurance and water.Pool pump and heater electricity costYearly and monthly electricity cost for a pool pump and heat pump, with a single-speed vs variable-speed comparison. Uses your own rate.Pool resurfacing cost calculatorEstimate resurfacing by interior surface area and finish: paint, plaster, aggregate or tile, plus draining and refilling.Pool screen enclosure cost calculatorEstimate a new pool screen enclosure or a Florida-style rescreen by cage footprint, with a two-story adjustment.

Guides

Is a Pool Worth It? A 10-Year Cost CheckAdd up the real 10-year cost of an inground pool, by type, using published ranges, so you can decide with numbers.How to Finance a Pool: Loan Types ComparedCash, unsecured pool loans, home equity loans, HELOCs and cash-out refinancing: how each works and what to watch for.Florida Pool Costs: Cages, Power Bills and Safety RulesWhat is different about owning a pool in Florida: screen enclosures, year-round pump costs, electricity rates and Chapter 515 safety rules.Pool Cost Checklist: 12 Items Quotes Often Leave OutA checklist of the extras that turn a pool quote into the real final price, with published ranges where they exist.

How this site works

Cost ranges come from public sources like Angi, HomeGuide, This Old House and the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Where we make an assumption, we say so. See the methodology.

Common questions

How much does a pool cost in 2026?

Angi reports $44,499 to $87,349 for most inground pools in 2026 and $1,023 to $5,840 for most above ground pools.

By James J. Updated October 2026. Figures are estimates for planning, not quotes. See methodology.