In Illinois, most pool installation projects cost between $30,000 and $100,000 per pool, with a typical price near $60,000. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical pool installation cost
$30,000 – $100,000
per pool · typical $60,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Pool installation cost breakdown
- Vinyl liner pool$30,000 – $60,000typical $45,000
- Fiberglass pool$40,000 – $80,000typical $60,000
- Concrete pool$50,000 – $100,000typical $75,000
At a glance
- Typical range$30,000 – $100,000
- Unitper pool
- Cities covered50
What Pool Installation costs
Covers full installation including excavation, plumbing, and electrical. Price varies by pool type (concrete, fiberglass, vinyl), size, and extras like lighting or heating. Concrete pools are most expensive.
By city in Illinois
- Addison
- Alton
- Arlington Heights
- Belleville
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Calumet City
- Carbondale
- Carol Stream
- Carpentersville
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Decatur
- Des Plaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Glenview
- Hanover Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Joliet
- Kankakee
- Lombard
- Moline
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Normal
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Peoria
- Rock Island
- Rockford
- Romeoville
- Round Lake Beach
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Springfield
- Streamwood
- Tinley Park
- Urbana
- Waukegan
- Wheaton
Frequently asked questions
Why are pools so expensive?
Excavation, materials, labor, and permits are costly. Custom features like spas and waterfalls increase the price.
Is it worth the cost?
It can increase home value and enjoyment, but not always a full return on investment. Consider maintenance and insurance.
How can I save?
Choose a smaller size, opt for a vinyl liner, and get multiple quotes. Build in the off-season for possible discounts.