Is a Pool Worth It?

Resale value, lifestyle, and the real long-run cost of owning an inground pool.

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Is a Pool Worth It? Cost vs. Value in 2026

As an investment, rarely: a pool recoups roughly 5–7% of home value in warm markets against a $60k build and $1,200–$2,400 a year to run. When it pays off.

Updated July 6, 2026