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Pool Cost Calculator / District of Columbia

District of Columbia pool estimate

Inground Pool Cost in District of Columbia (2026)

Building an inground pool in District of Columbia runs roughly 30% above the national average on labor and materials, which we apply to the pool shell. With about a 9-month swim season and residential power around 16¢/kWh, where you live shapes both the build price and what it costs to run.

A typical 400 sq ft gunite pool in District of Columbia

20 ft × 20 ft, 5 ft average depth, standard (flat) excavation, no add-ons — a clean baseline before you customize.

Estimated all-in cost
$48k – $65k
Footprint
400 sq ft
Base shell
$56,200
Equipment + finish + dig
Midpoint
$56,200
Local labor
130%
vs. national baseline (100%)
  • Estimate for pre-qualification, not a quote; price varies by contractor, location, and season.

Last updated June 30, 2026

Gunite vs. fiberglass vs. vinyl in District of Columbia

Same 400 sq ft pool, priced three ways with District of Columbia's labor rates.

Gunite (concrete)
$48k – $65k
Fiberglass
$43k – $58k
Vinyl liner
$32k – $44k

Estimate your pool in District of Columbia

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Estimated total cost
$63,475–$85,878
Build: 8–12 weeks
Low $63kMost likely ~$74,676High $86k
WHERE THE MONEY GOES · at ~$74,676
Shell & construction
$64,936
Excavation
$9,740
Then budget $1,800–$3,600/yr to run it.Upkeep costs →
iEstimate for pre-qualification, not a quote; price varies by contractor, location, and season.
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Already have a pool? Running costs in District of Columbia hinge on the same local power price — see monthly maintenance and heating costs. Or head back to the national pool cost calculator.