Inground pool cost in Longview, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (450 sq ft)
- $31,800 – $99,400
- Per sq ft
- $70.50 – $220
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $74,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #274
- 1 = most expensive
Longview homeowners pay roughly $31,800 to $99,400 to install an inground pool at 450 sq ft, or $70.50 to $220 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Longview is 12% lower. Construction laborers earn a median of $18.19 an hour in the Longview area, 20% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Longview, TX, standard level
$52,100 to $79,100
About $115 to $175 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $26,400 | $40,200 |
| Labor | $25,500 | $38,600 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $210 |
| Total | $52,100 | $79,100 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Longview, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,000 | $33,300 | $50,600 | 51% |
| Labor | $15,700 | $32,100 | $48,500 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $180 | $270 | 0% |
| Total | $31,800 | $65,600 | $99,400 | 100% |
Why Longview prices look the way they do
Labor is 49% of the midpoint bill here, against 52% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is construction laborers (40%), operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (30%), brickmasons and blockmasons (20%), plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Longview the blended ratio comes out at 0.83.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Longview metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 450 sq ft comes to $33,300, compared with $35,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (89.5) and land at $90 to $270.
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 Longview. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Longview
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Longview wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$31,800 to $58,800
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$52,100 to $79,100
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$72,300 to $99,400
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $28,300 – $52,300 | $46,300 – $70,300 | $64,300 – $88,400 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $36,100 – $66,900 | $59,200 – $90,000 | $82,300 – $113,000 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $56,400 – $104,500 | $92,400 – $140,500 | $128,500 – $176,500 |
Is Longview cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 450 sq ft range from $64,500 to $72,300 across Longview and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview, TXthis page | $31,800 – $99,400 | $65,600 | |
| Tyler, TX35 miles | $31,500 – $98,400 | $65,000 | −1% |
| Shreveport, LA55 miles | $32,400 – $101,000 | $66,800 | +2% |
| Texarkana, TX75 miles | $31,200 – $97,700 | $64,500 | −2% |
| Dallas, TX135 miles | $35,000 – $109,500 | $72,300 | +10% |
| Alexandria, LA145 miles | $31,500 – $98,300 | $64,900 | −1% |
| Texas (statewide) | $33,400 – $104,500 | $68,800 | +5% |
| United States | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | +14% |
Across 300 US metros, Longview comes in at #274 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $105,000; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $62,300 (midpoints, 450 sq ft). Statewide, Longview is 5% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $35,000 – $109,500 | $72,300 | +10% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $34,000 – $106,500 | $70,200 | +7% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $33,500 – $105,000 | $69,200 | +6% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $32,200 – $101,000 | $66,500 | +1% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $30,700 – $96,100 | $63,400 | −3% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $30,200 – $94,300 | $62,300 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Longview's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Longview against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $38,300 – $119,500 | $79,000 | +20% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $31,200 – $97,600 | $64,400 | −2% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $35,300 – $110,000 | $72,700 | +11% |
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $35,000 – $109,500 | $72,200 | +10% |
Planning more than one job in Longview?
Because every project leans on different trades, Longview's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, retaining wall runs −10% and concrete patio −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,300 – $10,000 | −12% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,800 | −12% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,400 | −14% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,500 – $13,100 | −14% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $520 – $1,850 | −13% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,250 – $12,200 | −10% |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 4 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Longview is 0.83 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $18.19 an hour, 20% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.53 and $22.15 an hour. About 1,610 work in the metro. That is 136.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 30%) the local median is $23.09 an hour, which is 20% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $21.75 and $26.79 an hour. BLS counts 750 of them working in the area, 63.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) carry 20% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Longview metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $27.12 an hour against $29.87 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.31 and $28.57 an hour.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $26.11 an hour, which is 15% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.15 and $30.19 an hour. BLS counts 420 of them working in the area, 35.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($22.15 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $2,700. At the 25th percentile ($16.53) it shrinks by about $1,150. The total moves by 4.1% or 1.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 118,060 jobs in the Longview area. That makes it the 186th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $16.53 | $18.19 | $22.15 | $22.66 | 0.80 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $21.75 | $23.09 | $26.79 | $28.78 | 0.80 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $23.31 | $27.12 | $28.57 | $29.87 | 0.91 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $21.15 | $26.11 | $30.19 | $30.67 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Why two Longview quotes can differ
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.
When to schedule inground pool in Longview
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Longview #2 (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through May and October through November are the stretches where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Longview (5 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below; June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
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.
Heat matters for concrete as well. With average highs of 90°F or more in June, July, August and September, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Longview gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, April and December (5.3 inches in December). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 4.5 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 112 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58 | 36 | 4.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 62 | 40 | 4.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 71 | 47 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 54 | 5.0 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 63 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 71 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 74 | 3.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 96 | 74 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 67 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Oct | 80 | 56 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 45 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 38 | 5.3 | Cold |
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Inground pool in Longview: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Longview?
For 450 sq ft, expect $31,800 to $99,400 in the Longview area. A standard-spec job lands at $52,100 to $79,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for inground pool in Longview?
About $70.50 to $220 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $90 to $270 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $80 to $250.
+Is inground pool cheaper in Longview or Tyler?
Tyler is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 450 sq ft there is $65,000, which is 1% less than Longview ($65,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Longview?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $32,100 out of $65,600. Materials are 51% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 52%.
+What would average (512 sq ft) cost in Longview?
$36,100 to $113,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does inground pool need a permit in Longview?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $90 to $270 for fees in the Longview area (our national range of $100 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Longview expensive for inground pool compared with the rest of Texas?
Longview is 5% below the Texas statewide estimate ($68,800 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Longview?
The BLS median is $18.19 an hour in the Longview area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.53 to $22.15.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Longview?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $31,800 to $58,800 and premium work $72,300 to $99,400. 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 Longview?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through May and October through November. October 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 Longview
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.