Pool Industry Statistics
Data-driven insights for pool service professionals
All statistics are sourced from SEC filings, PHTA surveys, and U.S. Census data. Every number links directly to its primary source for journalist and researcher verification.
Pool Industry Statistics 2026: Market Size, Growth Rate, and Business Count
$62 billion market, 8.8 million residential pools, 125,000+ service businesses. Complete industry overview with SEC-verified data.
How Many Pools Are in the United States? 2026 State-by-State Data
8.8 million residential pools, 5.4 million in-ground, 300,000 commercial. Pool counts by state with official data sources.
How Many Pool Service Companies Are in the US? 2026 Business Count
125,000+ pool service businesses, most with fewer than 10 employees. Industry fragmentation data from SEC filings.
Pool Ownership Rate by State: Which States Have the Most Pools?
Florida, California, Texas, and Arizona control 54% of the market. State-by-state distribution data from SEC filings.
Average Revenue of a Pool Service Business: 2026 Industry Data
$109,600 average aftermarket potential per business, 25x professional spending multiplier. Revenue benchmarks from SEC filings.
How Much Does Pool Maintenance Cost Per Year? 2026 Pricing Data
$900/year average maintenance cost. Metal prices up 114-289% since 2020. SEC-verified pricing data.
Total Cost of Pool Ownership Over 10 Years: 2026 Data
$9,000 maintenance + $27,000 equipment cliff at years 8-11. Fiberglass saves 35-40% vs concrete. SEC-verified data.
Does a Pool Increase Home Value? 2026 Data by State and Region
42% of builders saw renovation revenue increase. Southern U.S. sees highest pool value recognition. SEC-verified data.
Pool Technician Shortage 2026: Labor Data and Hiring Trends
47% cite recruiting as top challenge. 54% of service firms increased headcount. BLS wage data and SEC-verified hiring trends.
Pool Service Industry Fragmentation: Why No Company Owns More Than 10%
125,000 pool service businesses compete in a $62B industry. The largest players hold under 10% market share. SEC-verified data.
Sunbelt Migration Is Creating a Pool Service Boom: 2026 Data
4 Sunbelt states generate 54% of pool industry revenue and 66% of new construction. Florida poised to become the largest U.S. pool market.
Pool Equipment Market Statistics 2026: Pumps, Heaters, and Automation
$6.2B U.S. pool equipment market. 80% variable speed pump adoption, automation growing 12% annually. SEC data from Pentair, Hayward, Pool Corp.
Pool Service Seasonality: Revenue Patterns by Quarter and Region
Q2 generates 33% of pool industry revenue vs 19% in Q4. 64% of sales tied to maintenance cushions seasonal swings. SEC-verified quarterly data.
The Pool Service Technology Gap: How an Analog Industry Is Going Digital
85% of retail transactions now digitally tracked. Over 1 million AI-powered water chemistry prescriptions in 2024. How pool service is closing the technology gap.
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