Inground pool cost in Virginia Beach, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (450 sq ft)
- $32,700 – $102,000
- Per sq ft
- $72.50 – $226
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $74,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #239
- 1 = most expensive
An inground pool in Virginia Beach, VA usually costs $32,700 to $102,000 for 450 sq ft. That works out to about $72.50 to $226 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $7,100 less. Construction laborers earn a median of $18.51 an hour in the Virginia Beach area, 18% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Virginia Beach, VA, standard level
$53,500 to $81,300
About $118 to $180 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $27,300 | $41,500 |
| Labor | $26,100 | $39,500 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $240 |
| Total | $53,500 | $81,300 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Virginia Beach, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $34,400 | $52,300 | 51% |
| Labor | $16,000 | $32,800 | $49,500 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $200 | $290 | 0% |
| Total | $32,700 | $67,400 | $102,000 | 100% |
Why Virginia Beach 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, Virginia Beach wages are 0.85 times the national level. Labor makes up about 49% of the midpoint estimate (52% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Virginia Beach is at 96.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $35,600 nationally becomes $34,400 here (midpoint, 450 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 97.9: $100 to $290.
How Virginia Beach compares
Same job, same size (450 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Lexington Park is the priciest of the group at $73,200. Greenville is the cheapest at $66,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VAthis page | $32,700 – $102,000 | $67,400 | |
| Richmond, VA70 miles | $33,700 – $105,000 | $69,400 | +3% |
| Greenville, NC100 miles | $32,300 – $101,000 | $66,700 | −1% |
| Lexington Park, MD100 miles | $35,500 – $111,000 | $73,200 | +9% |
| Raleigh, NC135 miles | $33,600 – $105,000 | $69,300 | +3% |
| Charlottesville, VA145 miles | $34,400 – $107,500 | $71,000 | +5% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $34,800 – $108,500 | $71,800 | +7% |
| United States | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Virginia Beach ranks #239 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Virginia Beach is 6% below the Virginia figure.
Elsewhere in Virginia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $33,700 – $105,000 | $69,400 | +3% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $31,900 – $99,700 | $65,800 | −2% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $34,400 – $107,500 | $71,000 | +5% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $32,400 – $101,500 | $66,900 | −1% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $33,000 – $103,000 | $68,000 | +1% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $33,200 – $104,000 | $68,600 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Virginia Beach against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $33,500 – $104,500 | $69,000 | +2% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $33,600 – $105,000 | $69,300 | +3% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $41,200 – $128,500 | $84,900 | +26% |
| Providence, RI | 714,120 jobs | $40,500 – $126,500 | $83,400 | +24% |
What local crews earn in Virginia Beach
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 Virginia Beach the blend is 0.85.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $18.51 an hour, which is 18% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.29 and $21.90 an hour. BLS counts 5,660 of them working in the area, 74.2 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 $25.03 an hour, 13% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.01 and $29.38 an hour. About 2,150 work in the metro. That is 28.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021, weighted 20%) the local median is $24.22 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $22.43 and $27.40 an hour. BLS counts 400 of them working in the area, 5.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.75 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.80 and $31.49 an hour. About 5,100 work in the metro. That is 66.8 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 $2,300 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $830. That is a swing of roughly 1.2% to 3.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk has 763,060 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 40th 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% | $17.29 | $18.51 | $21.90 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $23.01 | $25.03 | $29.38 | $28.78 | 0.87 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $22.43 | $24.22 | $27.40 | $29.87 | 0.81 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.80 | $29.75 | $31.49 | $30.67 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Virginia Beach weather and the inground pool calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Oceana 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 Virginia Beach 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.
Virginia Beach gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (5.8 inches in July). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 32 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 | 50 | 32 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 53 | 33 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 59 | 39 | 3.6 | Cold |
| Apr | 69 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 56 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 66 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 70 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 69 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 64 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 53 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 42 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 54 | 35 | 3.3 | Cold |
Related projects, priced for Virginia Beach
Jobs that often go together with inground pool are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Virginia Beach wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, aluminum fence comes out highest (−7%) and paver patio lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,700 | −7% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,600 | −9% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,900 – $13,800 | −9% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,900 | −9% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,200 – $12,300 | −10% |
Virginia Beach: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Virginia Beach. 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
$32,700 to $60,400
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$53,500 to $81,300
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$74,300 to $102,000
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $29,000 – $53,700 | $47,600 – $72,300 | $66,100 – $90,800 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $37,100 – $68,700 | $60,800 – $92,400 | $84,500 – $116,000 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $58,000 – $107,500 | $95,000 – $144,500 | $132,000 – $181,500 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Virginia Beach bid
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.
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Inground pool in Virginia Beach: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Virginia Beach?
For 450 sq ft, expect $32,700 to $102,000 in the Virginia Beach area. A standard-spec job lands at $53,500 to $81,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for inground pool in Virginia Beach?
About $72.50 to $226 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $100 to $290 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $80 to $250.
+Is inground pool cheaper in Virginia Beach or Richmond?
Richmond is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 450 sq ft there is $69,400, which is 3% more than Virginia Beach ($67,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Virginia Beach?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $32,800 out of $67,400. Materials are 51% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 52%.
+What would average (512 sq ft) cost in Virginia Beach?
$37,100 to $116,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does inground pool need a permit in Virginia Beach?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $100 to $290 for fees in the Virginia Beach area (our national range of $100 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Virginia Beach expensive for inground pool compared with the rest of Virginia?
Virginia Beach is 6% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($71,800 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Virginia Beach?
The BLS median is $18.51 an hour in the Virginia Beach area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.29 to $21.90.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Virginia Beach?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $32,700 to $60,400 and premium work $74,300 to $102,000. 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 Virginia Beach?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. April 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 Virginia Beach
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.