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How much does an in-ground pool cost in the Southeast?

Typical range: $47,736–$120,000. Total installed price for a typical residential in-ground pool (roughly 12x24 to 16x32 ft), pool shell + basic equipment. Excludes decking/patio, screen enclosure, fencing, heater and landscaping.

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Typical range

Low
$47,736
Typical
$74,546
High
$120,000

Estimates vary by site and contractor; last checked Oct 2026. Sources are listed below. Your pro's quote, after they measure, is the real number.

How these numbers were put together

low/high = HomeGuide Florida range ($35k-$120k); typical = median of the five Angi Southeast city averages found (Tampa $69,451, Orlando $70,961, Atlanta $74,546, Raleigh $79,400, Charlotte $80,746). by_type = Angi 2026 ranges (repeated on Tampa and Raleigh pages). Low raised to the lowest city-level low (statewide $35k figure was optimistic).

What's included

  • Usually included: Excavation, shell (vinyl, fiberglass or gunite), plumbing, pump/filter, basic electrical, interior finish, coping; permits usually included in builder quotes.
  • Usually not included: Pool deck/pavers ($5k-$20k per This Old House), screen enclosure/lanai cage, fencing ($3k-$10k), heater/heat pump, spa, water features, landscaping restoration.

By type

Typical in-ground pool cost by type
Type Typical range
Vinyl $40,000–$75,000
Fiberglass $55,000–$100,000
Concrete (gunite) $65,000–$120,000

What drives the cost

  • Pool type: vinyl is cheapest up front, fiberglass mid, gunite/concrete highest and most customizable
  • Size and depth (Angi: roughly $90-$250 per sq ft of pool surface)
  • Site access for excavators / fiberglass shell crane delivery
  • Soil and water table: Atlanta clay, Florida high water table and sand, rock, need for retaining walls
  • Equipment upgrades: heat pump, salt system, automation, LED lighting
  • Permits and engineering (Tampa ~$716; Charlotte $600-$1,000 per Angi)
  • Add-ons quoted separately: decking, screen enclosure, fencing, spa, water features

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In-ground pool cost questions

Does the pool price include the deck and screen enclosure?

Usually not. Quoted pool prices typically cover the pool and equipment only. Decking commonly adds $5,000-$20,000 and a Florida screen enclosure roughly $8,000-$30,000.

Which is cheapest: vinyl, fiberglass or gunite?

Vinyl is typically cheapest up front ($40k-$75k), fiberglass mid ($55k-$100k) and gunite/concrete highest ($65k-$120k+), per Angi 2026 data. Fiberglass usually has lower long-term maintenance.

Are pools cheaper in Florida than elsewhere?

Florida city averages on Angi (about $69k-$71k in Tampa and Orlando) sit close to the national average (~$66k); Charlotte and Raleigh run higher (~$79k-$81k).

How long does it take to build an in-ground pool?

Commonly 2-4 months from permit to swim for gunite; fiberglass installs are usually faster. Permitting time varies by county.

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Sources

  1. HomeGuide - How Much Does It Cost to Build a Pool in Florida? (2026) · accessed 2026-10-25
  2. Angi - How Much Does Inground Pool Cost in Tampa, FL? · accessed 2026-10-25
  3. Angi - How Much Does Inground Pool Cost in Orlando, FL? · accessed 2026-10-25
  4. Angi - How Much Does Inground Pool Cost in Atlanta, GA? · accessed 2026-10-25
  5. Angi - How Much Does Inground Pool Cost in Charlotte, NC? · accessed 2026-10-25
  6. Angi - How Much Does an In-Ground Pool Cost in Raleigh, NC? · accessed 2026-10-25
  7. Angi - How Much Does an In-Ground Pool Cost? (2026 Guide) · accessed 2026-10-25
  8. This Old House - Inground Pool Cost (updated 2025-06-06) · accessed 2026-10-25
  9. Anthony & Sylvan Pools - Pool Pricing in the Southeast (builder page, undated, (c) 2026) · accessed 2026-10-25

Estimates vary by site and contractor; last checked Oct 2026. Figures are third-party published estimates, not Backyardly quotes.