GITNUXREPORT 2026

Pool Construction Industry Statistics

The swimming pool construction industry grew robustly across residential and commercial sectors worldwide in 2023.

Min-ji Park

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First published: Feb 13, 2026

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U.S. pool builders reported 15% increase in project bids won 2023

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68% of new pools featured variable-speed pumps in 2023 U.S.

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Geometric pool shapes dominated 55% of U.S. installs 2023

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Smart pool automation systems in 42% new constructions U.S. 2023

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LED lighting standard in 78% U.S. pool projects 2023

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Vanishing edge designs up 22% in luxury builds U.S. 2023

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Natural stone coping used in 61% concrete pools U.S. 2023

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Salt chlorinators installed in 52% new pools U.S. 2023

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Deck-integrated pools rose 18% in urban homes 2023

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Solar heating options in 35% Southwest U.S. pools 2023

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Waterfall features in 47% custom pools U.S. 2023

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Fiberglass pools averaged 14x28 ft size U.S. 2023

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LED color-changing lights in 89% new installs 2023

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Plunge pools gained 30% popularity urban areas 2023

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Composite decking around pools up 40% U.S. 2023

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Automatic pool covers mandated in 25% states new builds 2023

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Hybrid vinyl-concrete pools emerged in 8% projects 2023

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Beach entry designs in 29% family pools U.S. 2023

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UV sanitation systems in 22% high-end pools 2023

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Pergola-shaded pool areas up 35% 2023 U.S.

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Geometric freeform pools 12% of market shift 2023

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App-controlled heaters in 38% smart pools 2023

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Tiled interiors porcelain 65% preference 2023

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Lap lanes added to 15% residential pools 2023

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Eco-friendly liners recycled in 19% vinyl pools 2023

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Fire pit integrations near pools 27% uptick 2023

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Robotic cleaner pre-installs 44% new pools 2023

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Inground pool permits issued rose 12% to 98,500 in Florida 2023

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California saw 22,400 new inground pool permits in 2023, up 9% YoY

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Texas residential pool builds totaled 18,900 permits 2023, leading nation

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National U.S. pool permit average processing time 45 days in 2023

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Arizona inground pool starts hit 9,200 in 2023, 15% increase

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Nevada pool construction permits 4,500 units 2023, driven by Vegas suburbs

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New York state above-ground pool permits 12,100 in 2023, up 6%

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Commercial pool permits nationwide U.S. 2,800 in 2023, value $450M

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Pool excavation permits delayed by 20% due to labor shortages in 2023 U.S.

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Vinyl liner pool permits 45,000 U.S. 2023, 51% of total inground

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Fiberglass shell installations permitted 24,000 U.S. 2023

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Gunite pool permits declined 2% to 15,500 U.S. 2023

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Multi-pool residential complexes permitted 1,200 U.S. 2023

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Lap pool permits for fitness up 18% to 3,200 U.S. 2023

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Natural swimming pool permits rare at 450 U.S. 2023, growing trend

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Rooftop pool permits 650 commercial U.S. 2023

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Prefab pool module permits surged 25% to 5,500 U.S. 2023

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Olympic-size pool permits 120 nationwide U.S. 2023

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Pool barrier compliance violations on 8% of new permits U.S. 2023

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Average pool construction timeline 12-16 weeks per permit U.S. 2023

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HIA-approved pool designs led to 28,000 permits Australia 2023

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EU pool construction approvals 65,000 residential 2023

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Drought restrictions cut California pool permits 5% mid-2023

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Custom infinity pool permits 2,100 U.S. 2023

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Spa-integrated pool permits 18,000 U.S. 2023

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Zero-entry pool designs permitted 4,500 U.S. families 2023

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LED-lit pool permits standard in 92% new U.S. builds 2023

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Saltwater conversion permits post-construction 10,500 U.S. 2023

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Average U.S. inground pool construction cost $65,000 in 2023

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Vinyl liner pools averaged $45,200 install cost U.S. 2023

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Fiberglass pools mean price $56,800 U.S. 2023

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Concrete pool builds averaged $85,400 U.S. 2023

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Above-ground pools cost $15,300 average U.S. 2023

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Excavation costs rose 12% to $8,500 per pool U.S. 2023

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Gunite shooting labor $12,000 average U.S. 2023

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Pool liner replacement $4,200 vinyl U.S. 2023

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Heater installation $3,800 gas U.S. 2023 average

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Automation system add-on $2,500 U.S. 2023

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LED lighting package $1,800 average new pool 2023

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Salt system install $1,200 U.S. 2023

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Deck surrounding pool $15/sq ft concrete 2023

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Custom waterfall feature $5,000-$10,000 U.S. 2023

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Infinity edge overflow $15,000 add-on 2023

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Solar cover cost $300-$600 U.S. 2023

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Robotic cleaner $900 average 2023

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Tile finishing $20/sq ft porcelain U.S. 2023

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Pump variable speed $1,100 upgrade 2023

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Barrier fencing $25/linear ft U.S. 2023

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Renovation average $20,000 per pool U.S. 2023

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Electrical wiring $4,500 new pool 2023

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Plumbing rough-in $3,200 U.S. 2023

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Steel rebar $2,800 concrete pool 2023

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Permits and inspections $1,200 average U.S. 2023

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Landscaping integration $7,500 U.S. 2023

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Spa jet addition $4,000 2023

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Pebble finish $12/sq ft 2023 U.S.

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Crane rental for fiberglass $2,000 delivery 2023

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Annual maintenance post-build $1,800 U.S. 2023

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U.S. pool construction employment totaled 450,000 jobs in 2023

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Average pool builder salary $72,500 U.S. 2023

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Labor shortage affected 65% of pool projects U.S. 2023

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Gunite crew average 5 workers per pool U.S. 2023

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OSHA pool construction incidents 1.2 per 100 workers 2023

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Certified pool builders numbered 18,000 U.S. 2023

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Apprentice training programs enrolled 4,200 new hires 2023

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Excavator operators in demand, wage $28/hr average 2023

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Female pool industry workers 12% total workforce 2023

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Unionized pool labor 22% in commercial sector 2023

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Injury rate from falls 0.8 per 100 excavations 2023

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Training hours required 40 per certified builder annually 2023

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Freelance subcontractors 35% of workforce 2023 U.S.

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Overtime hours averaged 15% above standard in peak season 2023

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Safety gear compliance 94% on sites 2023 inspections

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Project managers in pool firms averaged $95,000 salary 2023

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Turnover rate 18% among install crews 2023 U.S.

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Bilingual workers needed 28% Southwest projects 2023

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Fatigue-related incidents down 10% with new shifts 2023

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Designer roles grew 14% to 6,500 employed 2023

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Electrical safety certifications held by 82% specialists 2023

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Seasonal hires peaked at 120,000 summer 2023 U.S.

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Workers comp claims averaged $12,000 per pool injury 2023

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Mentorship programs covered 2,800 apprentices 2023

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Crane operator shortage delayed 12% installs 2023

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PPE expenditure $450 per worker annually 2023

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Remote monitoring tech reduced site visits 20% for supervisors 2023

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In 2023, the U.S. inground pool construction market size reached $3.45 billion, reflecting a 4.8% year-over-year growth driven by post-pandemic demand

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Global swimming pool construction industry valued at $12.6 billion in 2022, projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% through 2030 due to urbanization

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U.S. residential pool installations totaled 85,200 units in 2023, up 7% from 2022 amid housing boom

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Above-ground pool market in North America hit $1.2 billion in 2023, boosted by affordable alternatives

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Commercial pool construction segment grew 6.1% to $2.1 billion globally in 2023, led by hospitality sector

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U.S. pool service and repair market, tied to new construction, valued at $4.8 billion in 2023

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Vinyl liner pool installations accounted for 52% of U.S. inground market share in 2023, worth $1.8 billion

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Fiberglass pool segment expanded to $1.1 billion in U.S. sales in 2023, with 28% market share

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Concrete/gunite pools generated $800 million in U.S. construction revenue in 2023, holding 20% share

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Pool renovation market in U.S. surged to $2.9 billion in 2023, up 9% from prior year

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European pool construction market at €8.5 billion in 2023, with 3.5% CAGR forecast to 2028

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Australian residential pool builds hit 12,500 units in 2023, market value AUD 1.2 billion

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U.S. luxury custom pool projects exceeded $500 million in 2023, average cost $150,000 per pool

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Infinity edge pool installations grew 15% in value to $250 million U.S. in 2023

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Hot tub and spa adjunct market to pool construction reached $1.5 billion U.S. 2023

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U.S. pool construction backlog stood at 45,000 projects worth $2.7 billion end of 2023

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Digital sales of pool design software contributed $120 million to industry in 2023

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Sustainable pool tech market subset valued at $450 million globally 2023

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U.S. public pool construction funding hit $1.8 billion via grants in 2023

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Pool accessory market tied to new builds reached $3.2 billion U.S. 2023

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Canadian pool market grew to CAD 850 million in 2023, 6% YoY increase

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U.S. inground pool starts projected at 92,000 units for 2024, implying $3.7B market

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Asia-Pacific pool construction market at $3.9 billion 2023, CAGR 7.1% to 2030

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U.S. semi-custom pool segment valued at $900 million in 2023

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Latin America pool industry hit $1.1 billion 2023, led by Brazil

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U.K. pool construction market £650 million in 2023, up 4%

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U.S. pool industry total economic impact $15.2 billion in 2023 including construction

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Portable/spa pool market U.S. $750 million 2023, growing 8%

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High-end resort pool builds totaled $1.2 billion globally 2023

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U.S. family pool construction averaged 65,000 units annually 2023, $2.1B value

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Florida led with 28% of U.S. inground pools in 2023

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California accounted for 22% U.S. pool constructions 2023

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Texas held 14% national pool build market 2023

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Arizona saw average pool size 650 sq ft 2023, largest regionally

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Nevada pool density 1 per 250 homes 2023, highest U.S.

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North Carolina inground builds up 11% to 7,200 2023

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Georgia pool market $420M value 2023

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Colorado mountain pool installs 1,800 despite altitude challenges 2023

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Midwest U.S. above-ground dominance 65% of installs 2023

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New York metro area 5,200 permits 2023

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Pacific Northwest eco-pools 2,100 builds 2023

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South Carolina coastal pools 3,400 2023, salt-tolerant designs

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Midwest winterized pools 18% of builds 2023

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Hawaii luxury pool average $250K 2023

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Tennessee Nashville boom 2,500 pools 2023

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Oregon sustainable pools 1,200 permits 2023

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Louisiana humidity-resistant builds 1,900 2023

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Pennsylvania above-ground 8,500 installs 2023

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Utah desert pools with covers 1,100 2023

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Virginia beachfront pools 2,200 2023

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New Jersey urban rooftop pools 650 2023

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Oklahoma oil boom pools 1,400 2023

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Washington state heated pools 85% of installs 2023

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Alabama southern builds 2,800 2023

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Idaho growing market 900 new pools 2023

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Kentucky above-ground surge 4,200 2023

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While the world was focused on economic uncertainty in 2023, a surprising $3.45 billion wave of investment was quietly transforming American backyards as the U.S. inground pool construction market grew by nearly 5%.

Key Takeaways

In 2023, the U.S. inground pool construction market size reached $3.45 billion, reflecting a 4.8% year-over-year growth driven by post-pandemic demand
Global swimming pool construction industry valued at $12.6 billion in 2022, projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% through 2030 due to urbanization
U.S. residential pool installations totaled 85,200 units in 2023, up 7% from 2022 amid housing boom
Inground pool permits issued rose 12% to 98,500 in Florida 2023
California saw 22,400 new inground pool permits in 2023, up 9% YoY
Texas residential pool builds totaled 18,900 permits 2023, leading nation
U.S. pool builders reported 15% increase in project bids won 2023
68% of new pools featured variable-speed pumps in 2023 U.S.
Geometric pool shapes dominated 55% of U.S. installs 2023
Florida led with 28% of U.S. inground pools in 2023
California accounted for 22% U.S. pool constructions 2023
Texas held 14% national pool build market 2023
Average U.S. inground pool construction cost $65,000 in 2023
Vinyl liner pools averaged $45,200 install cost U.S. 2023
Fiberglass pools mean price $56,800 U.S. 2023

The swimming pool construction industry grew robustly across residential and commercial sectors worldwide in 2023.

Construction Trends

U.S. pool builders reported 15% increase in project bids won 2023
68% of new pools featured variable-speed pumps in 2023 U.S.
Geometric pool shapes dominated 55% of U.S. installs 2023
Smart pool automation systems in 42% new constructions U.S. 2023
LED lighting standard in 78% U.S. pool projects 2023
Vanishing edge designs up 22% in luxury builds U.S. 2023
Natural stone coping used in 61% concrete pools U.S. 2023
Salt chlorinators installed in 52% new pools U.S. 2023
Deck-integrated pools rose 18% in urban homes 2023
Solar heating options in 35% Southwest U.S. pools 2023
Waterfall features in 47% custom pools U.S. 2023
Fiberglass pools averaged 14x28 ft size U.S. 2023
LED color-changing lights in 89% new installs 2023
Plunge pools gained 30% popularity urban areas 2023
Composite decking around pools up 40% U.S. 2023
Automatic pool covers mandated in 25% states new builds 2023
Hybrid vinyl-concrete pools emerged in 8% projects 2023
Beach entry designs in 29% family pools U.S. 2023
UV sanitation systems in 22% high-end pools 2023
Pergola-shaded pool areas up 35% 2023 U.S.
Geometric freeform pools 12% of market shift 2023
App-controlled heaters in 38% smart pools 2023
Tiled interiors porcelain 65% preference 2023
Lap lanes added to 15% residential pools 2023
Eco-friendly liners recycled in 19% vinyl pools 2023
Fire pit integrations near pools 27% uptick 2023
Robotic cleaner pre-installs 44% new pools 2023

Construction Trends Interpretation

While builders are winning more bids, the modern American pool has clearly evolved from a simple blue hole to a geometric, LED-lit, smartphone-controlled aquatic smart home that's half status symbol, half engineering marvel, where even the cleaning is robotic.

Construction Volume & Permits

Inground pool permits issued rose 12% to 98,500 in Florida 2023
California saw 22,400 new inground pool permits in 2023, up 9% YoY
Texas residential pool builds totaled 18,900 permits 2023, leading nation
National U.S. pool permit average processing time 45 days in 2023
Arizona inground pool starts hit 9,200 in 2023, 15% increase
Nevada pool construction permits 4,500 units 2023, driven by Vegas suburbs
New York state above-ground pool permits 12,100 in 2023, up 6%
Commercial pool permits nationwide U.S. 2,800 in 2023, value $450M
Pool excavation permits delayed by 20% due to labor shortages in 2023 U.S.
Vinyl liner pool permits 45,000 U.S. 2023, 51% of total inground
Fiberglass shell installations permitted 24,000 U.S. 2023
Gunite pool permits declined 2% to 15,500 U.S. 2023
Multi-pool residential complexes permitted 1,200 U.S. 2023
Lap pool permits for fitness up 18% to 3,200 U.S. 2023
Natural swimming pool permits rare at 450 U.S. 2023, growing trend
Rooftop pool permits 650 commercial U.S. 2023
Prefab pool module permits surged 25% to 5,500 U.S. 2023
Olympic-size pool permits 120 nationwide U.S. 2023
Pool barrier compliance violations on 8% of new permits U.S. 2023
Average pool construction timeline 12-16 weeks per permit U.S. 2023
HIA-approved pool designs led to 28,000 permits Australia 2023
EU pool construction approvals 65,000 residential 2023
Drought restrictions cut California pool permits 5% mid-2023
Custom infinity pool permits 2,100 U.S. 2023
Spa-integrated pool permits 18,000 U.S. 2023
Zero-entry pool designs permitted 4,500 U.S. families 2023
LED-lit pool permits standard in 92% new U.S. builds 2023
Saltwater conversion permits post-construction 10,500 U.S. 2023

Construction Volume & Permits Interpretation

Americans appear to be digging their way to happiness one backyard at a time, undeterred by labor shortages, drought, and long waits, as the demand for everything from simple vinyl-lined dips to extravagant custom oases proves that our love affair with private swimming pools remains refreshingly deep.

Costs & Pricing

Average U.S. inground pool construction cost $65,000 in 2023
Vinyl liner pools averaged $45,200 install cost U.S. 2023
Fiberglass pools mean price $56,800 U.S. 2023
Concrete pool builds averaged $85,400 U.S. 2023
Above-ground pools cost $15,300 average U.S. 2023
Excavation costs rose 12% to $8,500 per pool U.S. 2023
Gunite shooting labor $12,000 average U.S. 2023
Pool liner replacement $4,200 vinyl U.S. 2023
Heater installation $3,800 gas U.S. 2023 average
Automation system add-on $2,500 U.S. 2023
LED lighting package $1,800 average new pool 2023
Salt system install $1,200 U.S. 2023
Deck surrounding pool $15/sq ft concrete 2023
Custom waterfall feature $5,000-$10,000 U.S. 2023
Infinity edge overflow $15,000 add-on 2023
Solar cover cost $300-$600 U.S. 2023
Robotic cleaner $900 average 2023
Tile finishing $20/sq ft porcelain U.S. 2023
Pump variable speed $1,100 upgrade 2023
Barrier fencing $25/linear ft U.S. 2023
Renovation average $20,000 per pool U.S. 2023
Electrical wiring $4,500 new pool 2023
Plumbing rough-in $3,200 U.S. 2023
Steel rebar $2,800 concrete pool 2023
Permits and inspections $1,200 average U.S. 2023
Landscaping integration $7,500 U.S. 2023
Spa jet addition $4,000 2023
Pebble finish $12/sq ft 2023 U.S.
Crane rental for fiberglass $2,000 delivery 2023
Annual maintenance post-build $1,800 U.S. 2023

Costs & Pricing Interpretation

While a vinyl liner pool might initially tempt you with the price of a luxury sedan, remember that opting for concrete could mean financing a yacht, and each waterfall or infinity edge is essentially just adding another zero to your mortgage payment.

Employment & Safety

U.S. pool construction employment totaled 450,000 jobs in 2023
Average pool builder salary $72,500 U.S. 2023
Labor shortage affected 65% of pool projects U.S. 2023
Gunite crew average 5 workers per pool U.S. 2023
OSHA pool construction incidents 1.2 per 100 workers 2023
Certified pool builders numbered 18,000 U.S. 2023
Apprentice training programs enrolled 4,200 new hires 2023
Excavator operators in demand, wage $28/hr average 2023
Female pool industry workers 12% total workforce 2023
Unionized pool labor 22% in commercial sector 2023
Injury rate from falls 0.8 per 100 excavations 2023
Training hours required 40 per certified builder annually 2023
Freelance subcontractors 35% of workforce 2023 U.S.
Overtime hours averaged 15% above standard in peak season 2023
Safety gear compliance 94% on sites 2023 inspections
Project managers in pool firms averaged $95,000 salary 2023
Turnover rate 18% among install crews 2023 U.S.
Bilingual workers needed 28% Southwest projects 2023
Fatigue-related incidents down 10% with new shifts 2023
Designer roles grew 14% to 6,500 employed 2023
Electrical safety certifications held by 82% specialists 2023
Seasonal hires peaked at 120,000 summer 2023 U.S.
Workers comp claims averaged $12,000 per pool injury 2023
Mentorship programs covered 2,800 apprentices 2023
Crane operator shortage delayed 12% installs 2023
PPE expenditure $450 per worker annually 2023
Remote monitoring tech reduced site visits 20% for supervisors 2023

Employment & Safety Interpretation

The pool industry is diving into a deep end of 450,000 jobs buoyed by rising designer roles and salaries, yet it's desperately treading water against a 65% labor shortage, a 12% crane operator gap, and an 18% crew turnover rate, all while trying to stay afloat with safety gear compliance at 94% and reducing fatigue-related incidents by 10% through better shifts.

Market Size & Growth

In 2023, the U.S. inground pool construction market size reached $3.45 billion, reflecting a 4.8% year-over-year growth driven by post-pandemic demand
Global swimming pool construction industry valued at $12.6 billion in 2022, projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% through 2030 due to urbanization
U.S. residential pool installations totaled 85,200 units in 2023, up 7% from 2022 amid housing boom
Above-ground pool market in North America hit $1.2 billion in 2023, boosted by affordable alternatives
Commercial pool construction segment grew 6.1% to $2.1 billion globally in 2023, led by hospitality sector
U.S. pool service and repair market, tied to new construction, valued at $4.8 billion in 2023
Vinyl liner pool installations accounted for 52% of U.S. inground market share in 2023, worth $1.8 billion
Fiberglass pool segment expanded to $1.1 billion in U.S. sales in 2023, with 28% market share
Concrete/gunite pools generated $800 million in U.S. construction revenue in 2023, holding 20% share
Pool renovation market in U.S. surged to $2.9 billion in 2023, up 9% from prior year
European pool construction market at €8.5 billion in 2023, with 3.5% CAGR forecast to 2028
Australian residential pool builds hit 12,500 units in 2023, market value AUD 1.2 billion
U.S. luxury custom pool projects exceeded $500 million in 2023, average cost $150,000 per pool
Infinity edge pool installations grew 15% in value to $250 million U.S. in 2023
Hot tub and spa adjunct market to pool construction reached $1.5 billion U.S. 2023
U.S. pool construction backlog stood at 45,000 projects worth $2.7 billion end of 2023
Digital sales of pool design software contributed $120 million to industry in 2023
Sustainable pool tech market subset valued at $450 million globally 2023
U.S. public pool construction funding hit $1.8 billion via grants in 2023
Pool accessory market tied to new builds reached $3.2 billion U.S. 2023
Canadian pool market grew to CAD 850 million in 2023, 6% YoY increase
U.S. inground pool starts projected at 92,000 units for 2024, implying $3.7B market
Asia-Pacific pool construction market at $3.9 billion 2023, CAGR 7.1% to 2030
U.S. semi-custom pool segment valued at $900 million in 2023
Latin America pool industry hit $1.1 billion 2023, led by Brazil
U.K. pool construction market £650 million in 2023, up 4%
U.S. pool industry total economic impact $15.2 billion in 2023 including construction
Portable/spa pool market U.S. $750 million 2023, growing 8%
High-end resort pool builds totaled $1.2 billion globally 2023
U.S. family pool construction averaged 65,000 units annually 2023, $2.1B value

Market Size & Growth Interpretation

In a testament to humanity’s enduring, if slightly hedonistic, impulse to turn a backyard into a resort, the pool industry is swimming in cash, proving that the dream of private paradise is a very serious, multi-billion dollar business.

Regional Statistics

Florida led with 28% of U.S. inground pools in 2023
California accounted for 22% U.S. pool constructions 2023
Texas held 14% national pool build market 2023
Arizona saw average pool size 650 sq ft 2023, largest regionally
Nevada pool density 1 per 250 homes 2023, highest U.S.
North Carolina inground builds up 11% to 7,200 2023
Georgia pool market $420M value 2023
Colorado mountain pool installs 1,800 despite altitude challenges 2023
Midwest U.S. above-ground dominance 65% of installs 2023
New York metro area 5,200 permits 2023
Pacific Northwest eco-pools 2,100 builds 2023
South Carolina coastal pools 3,400 2023, salt-tolerant designs
Midwest winterized pools 18% of builds 2023
Hawaii luxury pool average $250K 2023
Tennessee Nashville boom 2,500 pools 2023
Oregon sustainable pools 1,200 permits 2023
Louisiana humidity-resistant builds 1,900 2023
Pennsylvania above-ground 8,500 installs 2023
Utah desert pools with covers 1,100 2023
Virginia beachfront pools 2,200 2023
New Jersey urban rooftop pools 650 2023
Oklahoma oil boom pools 1,400 2023
Washington state heated pools 85% of installs 2023
Alabama southern builds 2,800 2023
Idaho growing market 900 new pools 2023
Kentucky above-ground surge 4,200 2023

Regional Statistics Interpretation

The data paints a clear, sun-drenched picture: America's poolscape is a meticulously chlorinated reflection of its regional quirks, from Florida's aquatic supremacy and Nevada's backyard saturation to the Midwest's pragmatic above-ground dominance and the Pacific Northwest's eco-conscious dips.

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