How Much Does a Pool Cost in Dallas-Fort Worth? (2026 Data)

Short answer: published 2026 figures for a new DFW inground pool range from about $45,000 for a basic build to $150,000+. Real homeowner quotes from 2024–2025 cluster around $70,000–$130,000 once a spa, decking and automation are included. Below is each source, what it measures, and its limits. We don't publish a number we can't source.

1. What builders put on City of Dallas permits (2018–2020)

The City of Dallas open-data permit file has 1,716 single-family pool permits from Jan 2018 to Aug 2020. Of those, 997 list a declared value of $5,000 or more:^[1]

Percentile	Declared permit value
10th	$30,000
25th	$40,000
Median	$47,000
75th	$55,000
90th	$70,000

Caveats: a declared permit value is what the builder writes on the permit application. It is not the contract price and often covers only the pool shell. The data is from before the 2021–2025 run-up in construction costs, and Dallas stopped updating the dataset in 2020.

2. Published 2026 estimates

Source	Type	2026 figure
RenoVetted, Dallas pool installation (updated Sept 2026)^[2]	Model (labor + materials index)	$56–$149/sq ft, about $103 typical. 450 sq ft example: $46,233 (range $25,218–$67,248)
DFW Custom Pool, pricing guide^[3]	A builder's own guide (has an interest)	$50,000–$150,000+; most mid-range builds $70K–$120K
DFW Custom Pool, inground guide^[4]	A builder's own guide	Gunite: entry $45K–$70K, mid $70K–$120K, premium $120K–$300K+. Fiberglass: entry $35K–$60K, mid $60K–$90K

3. What DFW homeowners say they were quoted

"20k gallon pool with water feature. No hot tub. $68k. DFW area." (r/pools, Jan 2025)^[5]
A Fort Worth homeowner: contractors said "$80k is the starting point for the most basic small pool." (r/dfw, Aug 2024)^[6]
A North Texas couple got five fiberglass quotes "ranging from $100-130k" for a 35-ft shell with spa, heater and automation. (r/pools, Jul 2025)^[7]
A Dallas homeowner's remodel-plus-patio quotes went from $78–80K in 2020–21 to "just shy of $300k" in 2025. (r/pools, Mar 2025)^[8]

These are individual anecdotes, quoted verbatim. They are not a statistical sample.

Why the numbers disagree

The low model figures price the pool alone. Homeowner quotes usually include a spa, decking, equipment, automation and permits. DFW Custom Pool also points to North Texas expansive clay soil as a local cost driver. They estimate it adds $5,000–$30,000+ in engineering.^[4] Deciding between shell types? See fiberglass vs gunite pool cost in DFW. Get at least three itemized bids with the same scope before comparing prices. Our vetting guide explains how.

Already have a pool? Resurfacing costs

Angi's 2026 Dallas data gives an average resurfacing cost of $11,341, with most homeowners spending $6,186–$15,465.^[9] Aqua Pool Finishes' September 2026 working estimates for a 100-perimeter-foot pool run from $7,500–$9,500 (white marcite) to $17,000–$21,000 (polished aggregate).^[10]

FAQ

How much does an inground pool cost in Dallas-Fort Worth in 2026?

It depends heavily on scope. A builder's 2026 guide puts most DFW custom pools at $50,000 to $150,000, with mid-range builds at $70,000 to $120,000. RenoVetted's September 2026 model gives about $46,233 for a typical 450 sq ft gunite pool. Homeowners on Reddit report North Texas quotes from about $68,000 to over $130,000 for 2024 to 2025 builds.

What did City of Dallas pool permits declare?

Across 997 single-family pool permits from 2018 to 2020 with a stated value of $5,000 or more, the median declared value was $47,000. These are permit valuations, not contract prices, and they predate 2021 to 2025 cost increases.

How much does pool resurfacing cost in Dallas?

Angi's 2026 Dallas data gives an average of $11,341, with most homeowners spending $6,186 to $15,465.

How much does a pool cost in Dallas–Fort Worth? (2026)