âI am a woman who came from the cotton fields of the South. From there I was promoted to the washtub. From there I was promoted to the cook kitchen. And from there I promoted myself into the business of manufacturing hair goods and preparationsâ¦.I have built my own factory on my own ground.â. Madam Walker.
The average in-ground swimming pool costs $21,919, according to home improvement site Fixr. And thatâs for a pretty basic 32â by 16â model. But thatâs just to build the thing. Then you have to take care of it.
The cost of building an in-ground pool can range from under $15,000 to more than $100,000. Nationwide, the average cost of pool construction is about $50 per square foot, but this varies widely by location. Many things can increase or decrease the cost of your pool aside from your location.