- As of April 2025, homes with pools command a 54% price premium over non-pool homes, marking a decrease from the 61% peak in January 2022.
- Listings with pools reached a record high, representing 24.4% of total inventory, with 333,000 homes featuring pools.
- Miami leads U.S. cities with 61.8% of listings having pools, with notable increases in pool listings observed in Las Vegas and Houston since 2019.
In a recent analysis by Realtor.com, it was found that the "pool premium" in the U.S. housing market persists into 2025, although it's moderated from pandemic highs. As of April 2025, homes with swimming pools are priced at a substantial 54% premium compared to those without. Specifically, the typical home with a pool is priced at $599,000 versus $389,000 for non-pool homes.
The share of listings for homes featuring pools has reached an all-time high of 24.4%, translating to 333,000 properties. This increase in pool-equipped properties suggests a lasting shift in housing inventory, aligning with regional construction trends aimed at meeting demand patterns set during the pandemic.
Warm-climate locales are prevalent in pool ownership, with Miami leading with 61.8% of homes featuring pools. Other areas like Phoenix (58.4%) and Orlando (55.3%) also have a significant share of pool listings. Las Vegas has shown a remarkable increase, with pool home listings rising from 16.2% in 2019 to 43.1% in 2025, highlighting a strategic shift in development priorities beyond temporary pandemic trends.
This shift underscores an evolving market where pools remain a valued asset, though the premium on such amenities has softened in a more buyer-friendly market. Buyers today have more options and are more discerning about paying premiums, influencing sellers to adopt more strategic pricing approaches when listing homes with pools.
