Inground pool cost in Lexington Park, MD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (450 sq ft)
- $35,500 – $111,000
- Per sq ft
- $78.50 – $246
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $74,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #150
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for an inground pool in the Lexington Park area: $35,500 to $111,000 for 450 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. Construction laborers earn a median of $21.88 an hour in the Lexington Park area, 3% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Lexington Park, MD, standard level
$58,200 to $88,300
About $129 to $196 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $28,100 | $42,800 |
| Labor | $29,900 | $45,300 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $240 |
| Total | $58,200 | $88,300 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Lexington Park, MD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $17,000 | $35,400 | $53,800 | 48% |
| Labor | $18,400 | $37,600 | $56,900 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $200 | $300 | 0% |
| Total | $35,500 | $73,200 | $111,000 | 100% |
Why Lexington Park prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 4 trades: construction laborers at 40%, operating engineers and other construction equipment operators at 30%, brickmasons and blockmasons at 20%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 10%. Weighted together, Lexington Park wages are 0.97 times the national level. Labor makes up about 51% of the midpoint estimate (52% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Lexington Park is at 99.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $35,600 nationally becomes $35,400 here (midpoint, 450 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.8: $100 to $300.
Data note: 20% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Lexington Park. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Lexington Park cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Lexington Park. Virginia Beach is the lowest at about $67,400 (midpoint, 450 sq ft), 100 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MDthis page | $35,500 – $111,000 | $73,200 | |
| Washington, DC65 miles | $37,300 – $116,500 | $76,900 | +5% |
| Baltimore, MD70 miles | $36,200 – $113,000 | $74,700 | +2% |
| Dover, DE75 miles | $34,300 – $107,500 | $70,800 | −3% |
| Richmond, VA80 miles | $33,700 – $105,000 | $69,400 | −5% |
| Virginia Beach, VA100 miles | $32,700 – $102,000 | $67,400 | −8% |
| Maryland (statewide) | $36,500 – $114,000 | $75,300 | +3% |
| United States | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | +2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Lexington Park ranks #150 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Lexington Park is 3% below the Maryland figure.
Elsewhere in Maryland
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $36,200 – $113,000 | $74,700 | +2% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $33,300 – $104,000 | $68,700 | −6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lexington Park against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $37,300 – $116,500 | $76,800 | +5% |
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $38,600 – $120,500 | $79,500 | +8% |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $40,400 – $126,000 | $83,200 | +14% |
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $40,600 – $126,500 | $83,700 | +14% |
The best months for inground pool in Lexington Park
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Patuxent River Nas (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For pouring concrete, the comfortable months in Lexington Park are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below.
The 40°F line is a deliberately cautious stand-in. The American Concrete Institute's cold-weather guide (ACI 306R-16) defines cold-weather concreting around an average daily air temperature below 40°F, which is colder than our test of an average overnight low at or below 40°F, so we flag a few extra shoulder months. In cold weather crews may need heated enclosures, insulating blankets or accelerated mixes, and those measures can raise a quote.
Lexington Park gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 13 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (4.7 inches in August). Inside the workable window, May and November are the driest, at 3.7 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 26 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 30 | 2.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 48 | 31 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 55 | 37 | 4.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 66 | 47 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 57 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 66 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 71 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 69 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 63 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 52 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 58 | 41 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 34 | 3.5 | Cold |
Inground pool: what moves the price in Lexington Park
Pool type
Vinyl pools are $25,000-$65,000, fiberglass $45,000-$100,000, and concrete or gunite $50,000-$120,000 (HomeGuide).
Maintenance
Pool maintenance is $80-$150 a month; concrete pools also need an acid wash every 3-5 years at $300-$1,000.
Permit
A building permit for a pool is $100-$300 and contractors often include it. Many cities add plumbing and electrical permits.
Planning more than one job in Lexington Park?
Jobs that often go together with inground pool are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Lexington Park wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+1%) and concrete patio lowest (−3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,800 – $11,400 | level |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,000 – $5,450 | level |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $3,900 | −3% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,600 – $15,300 | +1% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $610 – $2,150 | +1% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,900 – $13,300 | −2% |
Who does the work: Lexington Park trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 4 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Lexington Park the blend is 0.97.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $21.88 an hour, which is 3% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.05 and $23.85 an hour. BLS counts 450 of them working in the area, 63.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 30% of the weighting: a median of $29.29 an hour, in line with the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $24.94 and $30.23 an hour. About 230 work in the metro. That is 32.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) carry 20% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Lexington Park metro, so we used the Maryland statewide median: $28.38 an hour against $29.87 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.59 and $30.00 an hour.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.74 an hour, 10% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.62 and $35.64 an hour. About 260 work in the metro. That is 36.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,350 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $2,600. That is a swing of roughly 3.6% to 1.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Lexington Park has 70,650 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 259th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $18.05 | $21.88 | $23.85 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $24.94 | $29.29 | $30.23 | $28.78 | 1.02 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $22.59 | $28.38 | $30.00 | $29.87 | 0.95 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.62 | $27.74 | $35.64 | $30.67 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
Lexington Park: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Lexington Park. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small pool (400 sq ft) to large (800 sq ft).
Basic
$35,500 to $65,700
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$58,200 to $88,300
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$80,800 to $111,000
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $31,600 – $58,400 | $51,700 – $78,600 | $71,800 – $98,700 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $40,400 – $74,700 | $66,100 – $100,500 | $91,900 – $126,000 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $63,100 – $116,500 | $103,500 – $157,000 | $143,500 – $197,000 |
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Inground pool in Lexington Park: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Lexington Park?
For 450 sq ft, expect $35,500 to $111,000 in the Lexington Park area. A standard-spec job lands at $58,200 to $88,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for inground pool in Lexington Park?
About $78.50 to $246 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $100 to $300 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $80 to $250.
+Is inground pool cheaper in Lexington Park or Washington?
Washington is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 450 sq ft there is $76,900, which is 5% more than Lexington Park ($73,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lexington Park?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $37,600 out of $73,200. Materials are 48% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 52%.
+What would average (512 sq ft) cost in Lexington Park?
$40,400 to $126,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does inground pool need a permit in Lexington Park?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $100 to $300 for fees in the Lexington Park area (our national range of $100 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lexington Park expensive for inground pool compared with the rest of Maryland?
Lexington Park is 3% below the Maryland statewide estimate ($75,300 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Maryland; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Lexington Park?
The BLS median is $21.88 an hour in the Lexington Park area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.05 to $23.85.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Lexington Park?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $35,500 to $65,700 and premium work $80,800 to $111,000. Basic means: vinyl-liner pool, small size. Premium means: concrete or gunite, large with custom features.
+When is the best time to install an inground pool in Lexington Park?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. May and November are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Inground pool near Lexington Park
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does An Inground Pool Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Cost to Renovate: Renovation Labor Report 2026: Where the Money Goes (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = 48% of the installed price, from Cost to Renovate's mid-range 'Outdoor Living' category split. It is a category average, not a pool-specific one, so read the pool materials line loosely.