{"id":19515,"date":"2024-06-05T06:13:38","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T06:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobera.com\/?p=19515"},"modified":"2024-06-05T06:13:38","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T06:13:38","slug":"swimming-pool-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/swimming-pool-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"40+ Swimming Pool Statistics, Facts &amp; Trends [2026]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Swimming is the<strong> fifth most popular<\/strong> activity in the US.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Americans collectively spend about<strong> $1 million every hour<\/strong> on swimming pool<strong> construction, maintenance, and cleaning<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The US swimming pool sector&#8217;s market size reached <strong>$1.33 billion<\/strong> in 2022, up<strong> 8% since 2012 <\/strong>and<strong> 32% since 2020<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Did you know <\/em><strong><em>about 17% <\/em><\/strong><em>of people <\/em><strong><em>urinate<\/em><\/strong><em> while swimming in the pool?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pools increase a <strong>property\u2019s value<\/strong> by <strong>7%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Planning to invest in swimming pools?<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover essential swimming pool statistics for safer and more enjoyable experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#top-swimming-pool-statistics-editors-pick\">Top Swimming Pool Statistics: Editor\u2019s Pick<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#general-swimming-pool-industry-statistics\">General Swimming Pool Industry Statistics<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-many-swimming-pools-are-there-in-the-us\">How Many Swimming Pools Are There in the US?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#us-swimming-pool-statistics\">US Swimming Pool Statistics<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-much-do-swimming-pools-cost\">How Much Do Swimming Pools Cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#swimming-pool-accidents-risks-statistics\">Swimming Pool Accidents &amp; Risks Statistics<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#do-pools-increase-a-homes-value\">Do Pools Increase a Home\u2019s Value?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#swimming-pool-fun-facts\">Swimming Pool Fun Facts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top-swimming-pool-statistics-editors-pick\">Top Swimming Pool Statistics: Editor\u2019s Pick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Number-of-pools-1024x427.jpg\" alt=\"There are 10.7 million swimming pools in the US\" class=\"wp-image-19518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Number-of-pools-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Number-of-pools-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Number-of-pools-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Number-of-pools.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The annual revenue of the swimming pool industry amounts to<strong> $1.1 billion<\/strong>. <sup>[1]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the US, the swimming pool market size is increasing at<strong> a growth rate<\/strong> of <strong>1.6%<\/strong>. <sup>[1]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On average, an<strong> in-ground swimming pool<\/strong> is <strong>3.5x more expensive<\/strong> than an<strong> above-ground swimming pool<\/strong>. <sup>[2]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Out of <strong>130 million <\/strong>households in the US,<strong> 8% <\/strong>of <strong>homes<\/strong> have a swimming pool. <sup>[5]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to pool ownership statistics, people said that they spend about <strong>$87.50 a month<\/strong> for <strong>pool chemicals<\/strong>. <sup>[4]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The average cost of a <strong>solar pool heating system<\/strong> is between <strong>$3,000 and $4,000<\/strong>. <sup>[4]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On average<strong> 379 children<\/strong> under <strong>15 <\/strong>die due to pool or spa-related <strong>fatal drownings <\/strong>per year. <sup>[8]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>71% of pool and spa deaths<\/strong> occur at a <strong>private residence <\/strong>such as a f<strong>amily, friend, or neighbor&#8217;s home<\/strong>. <sup>[8]<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"general-swimming-pool-industry-statistics\">General Swimming Pool Industry Statistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>How big is the swimming pool industry?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The annual revenue of the swimming pool industry amounts to<strong> $1.1 billion<\/strong>. <sup>[1]<\/sup><br><br>In the US, the swimming pool market size is increasing at<strong> a growth rate<\/strong> of <strong>1.6%<\/strong>. <sup>[1]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On average, an<strong> in-ground swimming pool<\/strong> is <strong>3.5x more expensive<\/strong> than an<strong> above-ground swimming pool<\/strong>. <sup>[2]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>54%<\/strong> of Americans either<strong> can\u2019t swim<\/strong> o<strong>r lack basic water safety skills<\/strong>. <sup>[9]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every day<strong> 10 Americans<\/strong> die from<strong> unintentional<\/strong> drowning. <sup>[9]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-many-swimming-pools-are-there-in-the-us\">How Many Swimming Pools Are There in the US?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are <strong>10.7 million swimming pools <\/strong>in the US. <sup>[5]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Out of these,<strong> 10.4 million<\/strong> of the pools are<strong> residential<\/strong> and <strong>309,000<\/strong> pools are <strong>public<\/strong>. <sup>[5]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Out of <strong>130 million <\/strong>households in the US,<strong> 8% <\/strong>of <strong>homes<\/strong> have a swimming pool. <sup>[5]<\/sup><br><br>Here we have listed the different types of swimming pools in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Type of Pool<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Number of Pools in the US<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Residential In-ground Pools<\/td><td>6,100,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Residential Above-Ground Pools<\/td><td>4,300,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Commercial Pools<\/td><td>309,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phta.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pool &amp; Hot Tub Alliance<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"number-of-swimming-pools-by-state\">Number of Swimming Pools by State<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>State<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Number of Residential Pools<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>People per Pool<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Alabama<\/td><td>121,000<\/td><td>39<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alaska<\/td><td>6,000<\/td><td>122<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arizona<\/td><td>505,000<\/td><td>13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arkansas<\/td><td>57,000<\/td><td>52<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>California<\/td><td>1,343,000<\/td><td>29<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Colorado<\/td><td>51,000<\/td><td>109<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Connecticut<\/td><td>120,000<\/td><td>29<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Delaware<\/td><td>15,000<\/td><td>64<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Florida<\/td><td>1,590,000<\/td><td>14<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Georgia<\/td><td>190,000<\/td><td>55<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hawaii<\/td><td>13,000<\/td><td>107<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Idaho<\/td><td>23,000<\/td><td>76<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Illinois<\/td><td>200,000<\/td><td>64<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indiana<\/td><td>154,000<\/td><td>43<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Iowa<\/td><td>39,000<\/td><td>80<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kansas<\/td><td>36,000<\/td><td>80<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kentucky<\/td><td>100,000<\/td><td>45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Louisiana<\/td><td>71,000<\/td><td>65<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maine<\/td><td>28,000<\/td><td>47<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maryland<\/td><td>117,000<\/td><td>51<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Massachusetts<\/td><td>228,000<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Michigan<\/td><td>283,000<\/td><td>35<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minnesota<\/td><td>51,000<\/td><td>109<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mississippi<\/td><td>48,000<\/td><td>60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Missouri<\/td><td>118,000<\/td><td>52<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Montana<\/td><td>9,000<\/td><td>111<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nebraska<\/td><td>20,000<\/td><td>95<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nevada<\/td><td>143,000<\/td><td>21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New Hampshire<\/td><td>31,000<\/td><td>44<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New Jersey<\/td><td>374,000<\/td><td>24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New Mexico<\/td><td>143,000<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New York<\/td><td>503,000<\/td><td>38<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>North Carolina<\/td><td>157,000<\/td><td>66<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>North Dakota<\/td><td>6,000<\/td><td>127<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ohio<\/td><td>317,000<\/td><td>37<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oklahoma<\/td><td>100,000<\/td><td>39<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oregon<\/td><td>47,000<\/td><td>89<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pennsylvania<\/td><td>334,000<\/td><td>38<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rhode Island<\/td><td>31,000<\/td><td>35<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>South Carolina<\/td><td>109,000<\/td><td>47<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>South Dakota<\/td><td>6,000<\/td><td>146<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tennessee<\/td><td>169,000<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Texas<\/td><td>801,000<\/td><td>36<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Utah<\/td><td>21,000<\/td><td>150<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vermont<\/td><td>13,000<\/td><td>48<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Virginia<\/td><td>136,000<\/td><td>63<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Washington<\/td><td>74,000<\/td><td>102<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>West Virginia<\/td><td>38,000<\/td><td>48<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wisconsin<\/td><td>110,000<\/td><td>53<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wyoming<\/td><td>3,000<\/td><td>194<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/poolresearch.com\/us-pool-data\/\">PoolResearch.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"us-swimming-pool-statistics\">US Swimming Pool Statistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The US swimming pool sector&#8217;s market size reached <strong>$1.33 billion<\/strong> in 2022, up<strong> 8% since 2012 <\/strong>and<strong> 32% since 2020<\/strong>. <sup>[7]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the breakdown of the US swimming pool market size in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Year<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Swimming Pool Market (US)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>2012<\/td><td>$1,230,000,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2013<\/td><td>$1,290,000,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2014<\/td><td>$1,320,000,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2015<\/td><td>$1,390,000,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2016<\/td><td>$1,480,000,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2017<\/td><td>$1,520,000,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2018<\/td><td>$1,530,000,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2019<\/td><td>$1,560,000,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2020<\/td><td>$1,010,000,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2021<\/td><td>$1,260,000,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2022<\/td><td>$1,330,000,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/\">Statista<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-do-swimming-pools-cost\">How Much Do Swimming Pools Cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An <strong>average in-ground pool<\/strong> of<strong> about 32&#215;16 feet<\/strong> in dimensions costs <strong>$21,919<\/strong>. <sup>[3]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Comparatively, an <strong>above-ground swimming pool <\/strong>costs <strong>$6,243<\/strong> for 19 feet in diameter. <sup>[3]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>It\u2019s not just about owning one, the real challenge faced by people is maintaining the pool.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Americans collectively spend about<strong> $1 million every hour<\/strong> on swimming pool<strong> construction, maintenance, and cleaning<\/strong>. <sup>[4]<\/sup>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to pool ownership statistics, people said that they spend about <strong>$87.50 a month<\/strong> for <strong>pool chemicals<\/strong>. <sup>[4]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The average cost of a <strong>solar pool heating system<\/strong> is between <strong>$3,000 and $4,000<\/strong>. <sup>[4]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Enjoy the long hot baths in the tub? Who doesn\u2019t?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>About 41%<\/strong> of customers spend<strong> $5,000 to $7,000<\/strong> on their<strong> new hot tub<\/strong>. <sup>[2]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>21%<\/strong> of people reported spending <strong>$4,000-$5,000<\/strong> on bathtubs in America.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While<strong> 10%<\/strong> choose products that cost<strong> $3,000\u2013$4,000<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"swimming-pool-accidents-risks-statistics\">Swimming Pool Accidents &amp; Risks Statistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/drowning-stats-1024x427.jpg\" alt=\"Drowning is the #1 reason for unintentional injury\/death among children between 1-14 years of age\" class=\"wp-image-19519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/drowning-stats-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/drowning-stats-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/drowning-stats-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/drowning-stats.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Swimming pools are prone to drowning accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On average<strong> 379 children<\/strong> under <strong>15 <\/strong>die due to pool or spa-related <strong>fatal drownings <\/strong>per year. <sup>[8]<\/sup><br><br><em>Concerning, right?!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially knowing<strong> <\/strong>that <strong>71% of pool and spa deaths<\/strong> occur at a <strong>private residence <\/strong>such as a f<strong>amily, friend, or neighbor&#8217;s home<\/strong>. <sup>[8]<\/sup><br><br><strong>Drowning<\/strong> is the <strong>#1 reason<\/strong> for unintentional injury\/death among children between <strong>1-14 years of age<\/strong>. <sup>[8]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do-pools-increase-a-homes-value\">Do Pools Increase a Home\u2019s Value?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Yes! <\/em>Pools increase a property\u2019s value by <strong>7%<\/strong>. <sup>[9]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it\u2019s not that simple.<br><br>Investing in a pool is worth it or not, also depends on the location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>residential pools in Los Angeles <\/strong>are estimated to add <strong>$95,393<\/strong> to a property&#8217;s value, whereas in <strong>Phoenix<\/strong>, a pool adds just <strong>$11,591<\/strong>. <sup>[9]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/swimming-pool-stats.jpg\" alt=\"value added by swimming pools in the US homes\" class=\"wp-image-19520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/swimming-pool-stats.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/swimming-pool-stats-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/swimming-pool-stats-768x864.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/does-a-pool-add-value-to-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Redfin<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"swimming-pool-fun-facts\">Swimming Pool Fun Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/US-kids-teens-1024x427.jpg\" alt=\"Swimming is the #1 activity among kids and teens in the US\" class=\"wp-image-19521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/US-kids-teens-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/US-kids-teens-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/US-kids-teens-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/US-kids-teens.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Swimming is the<strong> fifth most popular<\/strong> activity in the US. <sup>[10]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swimming is the<strong> #1<\/strong> activity among <strong>kids and teens<\/strong> in the US. <sup>[11]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The<strong> world\u2019s largest swimming pool<\/strong> is the<strong> Citystars Lagoon<\/strong> in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. <sup>[12]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>About 17% <\/strong>of people <strong>urinate<\/strong> while swimming in the pool. <sup>[3]<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#fff9ed\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>If you found this article interesting, you might enjoy these too:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>[related_posts_by_tax taxonomies=&#8221;category,post_tag&#8221; posts_per_page=&#8221;5&#8243; orderby=&#8221;post_modified&#8221; title=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fa-qs\">FAQs&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-big-is-the-swimming-pool-industry\">How big is the swimming pool industry?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The swimming pool industry generates annual revenues of approximately $1.1 billion, reflecting its robust market presence. With a steady growth rate of 1.6% annually in the US, the industry continues to expand as more homeowners and commercial properties invest in pools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-do-americans-spend-on-swimming-pool-maintenance\">How much do Americans spend on swimming pool maintenance?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Americans collectively invest about $1 million every hour on swimming pool construction, maintenance, and cleaning, indicating the high costs associated with pool upkeep. This expenditure covers a wide range of activities, from routine chemical treatments to equipment repairs and replacements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-average-monthly-cost-for-pool-chemicals\">What is the average monthly cost for pool chemicals?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pool owners typically spend around $87.50 each month on chemicals to keep their pools clean and safe. These chemicals are essential for balancing water quality, preventing algae growth, and ensuring a healthy swimming environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do-swimming-pools-increase-property-value\">Do swimming pools increase property value?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, swimming pools can enhance a property&#8217;s value by approximately 7%, though the exact increase depends on the location and market conditions. For instance, pools in areas like Los Angeles can add up to $95,393 to a property&#8217;s value, whereas in Phoenix, the added value might be just $11,591.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Swimming pools are a significant part of American leisure and lifestyle, with millions of households enjoying their benefits. From enhancing property value to providing a space for exercise and relaxation, pools play a vital role.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, safety and maintenance are critical, with substantial investments required to keep pools in top condition and safe for use. Understanding these statistics helps in making informed decisions about pool ownership, investment, and safety practices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sources\">Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IBISWorld. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibisworld.com\/industry-statistics\/market-size\/swimming-pools-united-states\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Swimming Pools in the US &#8211; Market Size<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Edgar Snyder &amp; Associates. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgarsnyder.com\/statistics\/swimming-pool-statistics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Swimming Injury Statistics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brandon Gaille. <a href=\"https:\/\/brandongaille.com\/23-pool-and-spa-industry-statistics-trends-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">23 Pool and Spa Industry Statistics, Trends &amp; Analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Energy Saver. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/solar-swimming-pool-heaters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Solar Swimming Pool Heaters<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phta. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phta.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pool &amp; Hot Tub Alliance<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PoolResearch.com. <a href=\"https:\/\/poolresearch.com\/us-pool-data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">How Many Swimming Pools Are In the US?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statista. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/868385\/key-info-on-us-swimming-pool-construction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Key industry data on swimming pool construction in the United States in 2023<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>US Consumer Product Safety Commission. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/Newsroom\/News-Releases\/2020\/New-CPSC-Report-Finds-Steady-Rise-in-Fatal-Child-Drownings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">New CPSC Report Finds Steady Rise in Fatal Child Drownings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Redfin. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/does-a-pool-add-value-to-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">A Swimming Pool Adds Nearly $100,000 to a Typical Los Angeles Home&#8217;s Value<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BLS. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/spotlight\/2017\/sports-and-exercise\/home.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sports and Exercise<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>US Census Bureau. <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.census.gov\/library\/publications\/2011\/compendia\/statab\/131ed\/tables\/12s1249.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Participation in Selected Sports Activities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guinness World Records. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.guinnessworldrecords.com\/world-records\/105697-largest-man-made-lagoon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Largest man made lagoon<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Swimming is the fifth most popular activity in the US.&nbsp; Americans collectively spend about $1 million every hour on swimming\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":19523,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[50],"tags":[216,121],"class_list":["post-19515","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-statistics","tag-house","tag-sport"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19515","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19515"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19515\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19523"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19515"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19515"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19515"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}