The short answer
Angi reports a 2026 national average of about $65,909 for an inground pool, with most homeowners spending about $44,499 to $87,349. By material, vinyl liner pools typically run about $40,000 to $75,000, fiberglass about $55,000 to $100,000, and concrete or gunite about $65,000 to $120,000. Angi's Texas range is about $51,900 to $100,700.
Decking, fencing, a heater, landscaping and site work are often what turn a pool quote into the final number, so ask what each bid includes. These are planning ranges, not quotes.
Typical inground pool costs
Installed price ranges and yearly maintenance by pool type, from Angi 2026 data.
| Pool type | Typical installed cost | Typical yearly maintenance |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl liner | $40,000–$75,000 | About $1,100–$1,700 |
| Fiberglass | $55,000–$100,000 | About $500–$1,500 |
| Concrete / gunite | $65,000–$120,000 | About $2,700–$4,000 |
| National typical range | $44,499–$87,349 (avg. about $65,909) | — |
| Texas typical range | $51,900 to $100,700 | — |
Ranges are for the pool itself; decking, fencing, heaters and landscaping are often extra.
What drives the price
- Pool type: Vinyl is usually lowest up front, fiberglass is mid-range with low upkeep, and gunite costs the most but allows any shape.
- Size and depth: Angi puts inground pools at roughly $90 to $250 per square foot of pool area; custom sizes trend higher.
- Site work: Excavation (about $500 to $3,020), grading, tree removal, retaining walls and hauling soil can add up, especially on rock or slopes.
- Decking: Pool decking commonly adds about $3,000 to $12,000 depending on material and size.
- Safety fencing: A pool fence typically adds about $1,500 to $10,000.
- Equipment and features: Heaters (about $1,830 to $4,210), saltwater systems, lighting, spas, waterfalls and automation add up quickly.
- Permits: Angi puts permits at about $450 to $1,800, plus any engineering or surveys your jurisdiction requires.
Georgetown and Williamson County considerations
Rock and clay: much of the Georgetown area sits on limestone, with expansive clay soils in places. Rock can make excavation slower and more expensive, and clay that swells and shrinks with moisture is one reason builders may recommend a soil or geotechnical review before designing the shell and deck.
Edwards Aquifer: parts of Georgetown are over the Edwards Aquifer recharge and contributing zones, where Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) rules can add requirements for some construction. Ask your builder whether your lot is affected and how that changes the permit timeline.
Permits and HOAs: the City of Georgetown has its own swimming pool permit submittal requirements for homes inside city limits, and many neighborhoods require HOA approval. Central Texas has a long swim season, so shade structures, a cooler deck material and a sun shelf are popular add-ons to budget for.
Ways to save on an inground pool
- Compare total project bids, including decking, fencing, equipment and landscaping, not just the pool shell.
- Choose a standard size and shape; every extra square foot adds cost.
- Consider fiberglass if you want lower ongoing upkeep, or vinyl if up-front cost matters most.
- Add big features like a spa or water feature during the build rather than later, or skip them for now.
- Plan plumbing and electrical for future upgrades so you can add lighting or a heater later.
- Ask for an itemized allowance list so you know where upgrades will raise the price.
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Sources checked 2026-10-29: Angi: inground pool cost (2026); HomeAdvisor: pool costs; City of Georgetown: swimming pool submittal requirements; TCEQ: Edwards Aquifer rules for private residences. National figures are adjusted by local labor, materials and site conditions; treat every number here as a planning range, not a quote.