{"id":16655,"date":"2025-05-21T14:37:56","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T14:37:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homegnome.com\/blog\/?p=16655"},"modified":"2026-03-19T20:14:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T20:14:55","slug":"best-cities-swimming-pool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homegnome.com\/blog\/studies\/best-cities-swimming-pool\/","title":{"rendered":"2025&#8217;s Best Cities to Own a Swimming Pool"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suns out, floats up. With pool season heating up and costs making waves, <a href=\"https:\/\/homegnome.com\/\">Home Gnome<\/a> ranked 2025\u2019s Best Cities to Own a Swimming Pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some standout stats:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udca6 <strong>Florida<\/strong> dominated the ranking, with <strong>75<\/strong> of its <strong>78<\/strong> cities landing in the top half<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f 5<\/strong> cities have pools at more than <strong>half<\/strong> of all homes, with <strong>Miami Beach <\/strong>and <strong>Scottsdale <\/strong>leading the pack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83c\udf1e Arizona <\/strong>cities top the charts for annual sunshine, with sunny days over <strong>85%<\/strong> of the year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dive into our ranking below. To learn how we ranked the cities, see our <a href=\"#methodology\">methodology<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In This Article<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#best-cities-to-own-swimming-pool\">The Best Cities to Own a Swimming Pool<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#rankings\">City Rankings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#key-insights\">Key Insights<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#ask-the-experts\">Ask the Experts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#final-thoughts\">Final Splash: Cut Your Pool Costs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#methodology\">Study Methodology<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-cities-to-own-swimming-pool\">The Best Cities to Own a Swimming Pool<\/h2>\n\n\n<div style=\"min-height: 535px\" class=\"ub_image_slider swiper-container wp-block-ub-image-slider\" id=\"ub_image_slider_9e47a431-0c80-4d0b-9a5b-fb2b42706d4e\" data-swiper-data='{\"speed\":300,\"spaceBetween\":20,\"slidesPerView\":1,\"loop\":true,\"pagination\":{\"el\": \".swiper-pagination\" , \"type\": \"bullets\", \"clickable\":true},\"navigation\": {\"nextEl\": \".swiper-button-next\", \"prevEl\": \".swiper-button-prev\"}, \"keyboard\": { \"enabled\": true }, \"effect\": \"slide\",\"simulateTouch\":false}'>\n            <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/homegnome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gutter-in-heavy-rainfall-1.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/roof-styles-illustration-1.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_3418-1-1.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pantone-colors.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Anthony-Brooks-150x150-1.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Fort_Myers_Downtown-2.png\" alt=\"View of downtown Fort Myers, Florida\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">\n                <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 1: <\/strong>Fort Myers, Florida | <strong>Overall score: <\/strong>66.25<br><br><strong>Pool Installers per 100,000 Single-Unit Detached Homes: <\/strong>326.61 | <strong>Rank<\/strong>: 1<br><strong>Pool Maintenance and Repair Services<strong>\u00a0per 100,000 Single-Unit Detached Homes:<\/strong> <\/strong>61.24 | <strong>Rank: <\/strong>1<br><strong>Historical Average Number of Extremely Cold Days: <\/strong>0 | <strong>Rank: <\/strong>1 (Tie)<br><strong>Number of Pool Cleaners<strong>\u00a0per 100,000 Single-Unit Detached Homes:<\/strong> <\/strong>221.63 | <strong>Rank: <\/strong>9<br><br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Fort_Myers_Downtown.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paddy1111<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption>\n            <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/homegnome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gutter-in-heavy-rainfall-1.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/roof-styles-illustration-1.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_3418-1-1.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pantone-colors.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Anthony-Brooks-150x150-1.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The_Boca_Raton_Tower_and_Harborside_Pool_Cub_1080x608px-1.png\" alt=\"View Boca Raton Tower and Harborside Pool Club\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">\n                <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 2: <\/strong>Boca Raton, Florida | <strong>Overall score: <\/strong>59.79<br><br><strong>Pool Installers per 100,000 Single-Unit Detached Homes: <\/strong>176.51 | <strong>Rank<\/strong>: 5<br><strong>Pool Maintenance and Repair Services<strong>\u00a0per 100,000 Single-Unit Detached Homes:<\/strong> <\/strong>38.73 | <strong>Rank: <\/strong>2<br><strong>Historical Average Number of Extremely Cold Days: <\/strong>0 | <strong>Rank: <\/strong>1 (Tie)<br><strong>Share of Homes With Existing Pools: <\/strong>63.59% | <strong>Rank: <\/strong>4<br><br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:The_Boca_Raton_Tower_and_Harborside_Pool_Cub_1080x608px.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tbrjasmine<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption>\n            <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/homegnome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gutter-in-heavy-rainfall-1.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/roof-styles-illustration-1.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_3418-1-1.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pantone-colors.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Anthony-Brooks-150x150-1.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/26932578706_ef8467afa9_c-1-1.png\" alt=\"View of Scottsdale, Arizona, mountain vista\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">\n                <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 3: <\/strong>Scottsdale, Arizona | <strong>Overall score: <\/strong>57.93<br><br><strong>Pool Installers per 100,000 Single-Unit Detached Homes: <\/strong>85.95 | <strong>Rank<\/strong>: 30<br><strong>Historical Average Number of Extremely Hot Days: <\/strong>170 | <strong>Rank: <\/strong>1 (Tie)<br><strong>Historical Average Monthly Percentage of Sunshine: <\/strong>85.75% | <strong>Rank: <\/strong>1 (Tie)<br><strong>Share of Homes With Existing Pools: <\/strong>66.25% | <strong>Rank: <\/strong>2<br><br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/flickr.com\/photos\/asomar\/26932578706\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Don<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/creativecommons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption>\n            <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/homegnome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gutter-in-heavy-rainfall-1.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/roof-styles-illustration-1.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_3418-1-1.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pantone-colors.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Anthony-Brooks-150x150-1.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pexels-m-designz-llc-463260-7453854-1.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">\n                <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 4: <\/strong>Orlando, Florida | <strong>Overall score: <\/strong>55.94<br><br><strong>Pool Installers per 100,000 Single-Unit Detached Homes: <\/strong>135.7 | <strong>Rank<\/strong>: 8<br><strong>Pool Maintenance and Repair Services<strong>\u00a0per 100,000 Single-Unit Detached Homes:<\/strong> <\/strong>32.23 | <strong>Rank: <\/strong>6<br><strong>Number of Pool Cleaners<strong>\u00a0per 100,000 Single-Unit Detached Homes:<\/strong> <\/strong>245.95 | <strong>Rank: <\/strong>5<br><strong>Share of Homes With Existing Pools: <\/strong>24.55% | <strong>Rank: <\/strong>49<br><br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/city-view-over-the-lake-7453854\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">M-DESIGNZ LLC<\/a> | Pexels | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption>\n            <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/homegnome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gutter-in-heavy-rainfall-1.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/roof-styles-illustration-1.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_3418-1-1.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pantone-colors.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Anthony-Brooks-150x150-1.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Miami-FL-1.png\" alt=\"View of the Miami skyline from the water\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">\n                <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 5: <\/strong>Miami, Florida | <strong>Overall score: <\/strong>55.06<br><br><strong>Pool Installers per 100,000 Single-Unit Detached Homes: <\/strong>210.44 | <strong>Rank<\/strong>: 2<br><strong>Pool Maintenance and Repair Services<strong>\u00a0per 100,000 Single-Unit Detached Homes:<\/strong> <\/strong>31.27 | <strong>Rank: <\/strong>7<br><strong>Historical Average Number of Extremely Cold Days: <\/strong>0 | <strong>Rank: <\/strong>1 (Tie)<br><strong>Number of Pool Cleaners<strong>\u00a0per 100,000 Single-Unit Detached Homes:<\/strong> <\/strong>228.14 | <strong>Rank: <\/strong>7<br><br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/tall-buildings-in-the-city-4118101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tory Brown<\/a> | Pexels | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption>\n            <\/figure><\/div>\n            <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div> <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rankings\">City Rankings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forget just warm weather, discover where owning a pool makes the most cents and sense. See how each city fared in our ranking:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"bf1f9068-cb2f-487c-b470-d85f93184eb1\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"Copy: HG: Ranking Table - 2025\u2019s Most Vulnerable States for Indoor Pests\"><\/div>\n<p><script>!function(e,n,i,s){var d=\"InfogramEmbeds\";var o=e.getElementsByTagName(n)[0];if(window[d]&&window[d].initialized)window[d].process&&window[d].process();else if(!e.getElementById(i)){var r=e.createElement(n);r.async=1,r.id=i,r.src=s,o.parentNode.insertBefore(r,o)}}(document,\"script\",\"infogram-async\",\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"c61734a2-1e0d-4502-b79f-3e9ae7f20867\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"HG: 2025&amp;#39;s Best Cities to Own a Swimming Pool\"><\/div>\n<p><script>!function(e,n,i,s){var d=\"InfogramEmbeds\";var o=e.getElementsByTagName(n)[0];if(window[d]&&window[d].initialized)window[d].process&&window[d].process();else if(!e.getElementById(i)){var r=e.createElement(n);r.async=1,r.id=i,r.src=s,o.parentNode.insertBefore(r,o)}}(document,\"script\",\"infogram-async\",\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-insights\">Key Insights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"75b8ffd8-7a67-4a8b-8599-562abb8d2ab2\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"HG: Best Big Cities for Pool Owners\"><\/div><script>!function(e,n,i,s){var d=\"InfogramEmbeds\";var o=e.getElementsByTagName(n)[0];if(window[d]&&window[d].initialized)window[d].process&&window[d].process();else if(!e.getElementById(i)){var r=e.createElement(n);r.async=1,r.id=i,r.src=s,o.parentNode.insertBefore(r,o)}}(document,\"script\",\"infogram-async\",\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Florida dominates the <strong>top 25<\/strong> pool-friendly cities, with <strong>Fort Myers<\/strong> (No. 1) leading in <strong>pool installers<\/strong> and <strong>maintenance services<\/strong>. <strong>Orlando<\/strong> (No. 4), <strong>Miami <\/strong>(No. 5), and <strong>Kissimmee <\/strong>(No. 6) also swim to victory with abundant cleaning services and pool supply access.<strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cities like <strong>Flint, Michigan <\/strong>(No. 500), <strong>Detroit <\/strong>(No. 499), and <strong>Cleveland, Ohio <\/strong>(No. 498), sink to the bottom with <strong>high costs<\/strong>, limited access to maintenance services and installers, and fewer pool-friendly days because of colder<strong> weather. <\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arkansas and Oregon are the <strong>most expensive<\/strong> states to own a pool, with cities like <strong>Springdale, Arkansas <\/strong>(No. 334) and <strong>Hillsboro, Oregon <\/strong>(No. 384), leading the pack. On the flip side, California offers the <strong>most affordable<\/strong> pool ownership relative to income, with <strong>Redding<\/strong> (No. 8), <strong>Roseville<\/strong> (No. 13), and over <strong>90 <\/strong>other Golden State cities making a splash for budget-conscious pool lovers.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flower Mound, Texas <\/strong>(No. 10), ranks high with an impressive number of <strong>existing pools<\/strong> and the <strong>lowest<\/strong> <strong>per-visit cleaning costs<\/strong>. <strong>Alexandria, Virginia <\/strong>(No. 23), also rides the wave, boasting abundant<strong> pool cleaners<\/strong> and <strong>maintenance services<\/strong> with minimal upkeep expenses and low drought risk.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Warm-weather cities like <strong>Gastonia, North Carolina <\/strong>(No. 290), <strong>Huntsville, Alabama <\/strong>(No. 276), and <strong>Baton Rouge, Louisiana <\/strong>(No. 305), float to the <strong>bottom end<\/strong> of the ranking. Despite pool-friendly climates and larger yards, <strong>high costs <\/strong>and limited access to <strong>maintenance services <\/strong>leave residents high and dry.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Splash through more insights from Home Gnome\u2019s Editor-in-Chief, Jeff Herman, <a href=\"#media-resources\">below<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ask-the-experts\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"experts-block\" class=\"experts\">\n    <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-black mb-3\">Ask the Experts<\/h2>\n\n  <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.noaa.gov\/news\/us-sweltered-through-its-4th-hottest-summer-on-record\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4th-hottest<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> summer on record, some homeowners are diving into pool ownership to beat the heat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We turned to a panel of experts to get the scoop on pool maintenance, installation challenges, and the impact on property value. Swim through their insights below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What are your three best tips for new pool owners?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What is one unexpected challenge homeowners might face while building or planning a pool?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What is the most important way to avoid a pool leak?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Does a swimming pool add value to a home? Why or why not, and if so, how much?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What are the top three factors that can affect the pool\u2019s chemical balance?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What\u2019s one potential pitfall homeowners should avoid while building or maintaining a pool?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Who should and shouldn\u2019t own a swimming pool?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n  <div id=\"experts-container\" class=\"relative lg:mt-6\" x-data=\"experts()\" x-init=\"init()\">\n\n    <style>\n      .expert-avatars {\n        scrollbar-width: none;\n        -ms-overflow-style: none;\n\n        \/* momentum scroll on iOS *\/\n        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\n\n        \/* disbable vertical scroll for touch *\/\n        touch-action: pan-x;\n      }\n\n      \/* hide scroll bar *\/\n      .expert-avatars::-webkit-scrollbar {\n        display: none;\n      }\n\n      .expert-avatars .item {\n        width: 125px;\n        flex-shrink: 0;\n      }\n\n      .expert-avatars .item:not(:last-child) {\n        margin-right: 10px;\n      }\n\n      \/* hacky fix for padding at the end of the.expert-avatars *\/\n      .expert-avatars .item:last-child {\n        position: relative;\n      }\n\n      .expert-avatars .item:last-child::after {\n        position: absolute;\n        left: 100%;\n        height: 1px;\n        width: 20px;\n        display: block;\n        content: \"\";\n      }\n\n      .trim-label {\n        max-height: 18px;\n        text-overflow: ellipsis;\n        overflow: hidden;\n        display: -webkit-box;\n        -webkit-line-clamp: 1;\n        -webkit-box-orient: vertical;\n        line-height: 1.4;\n      }\n\n      .credentials {\n        max-height: 18px;\n        width: 250px;\n        text-overflow: ellipsis;\n        overflow: hidden;\n        display: -webkit-box;\n        -webkit-line-clamp: 1;\n        -webkit-box-orient: vertical;\n        line-height: 1.4;\n      }\n\n      .credentials-small {\n        max-height: 18px;\n        width: 110px;\n        text-overflow: ellipsis;\n        overflow: hidden;\n        display: -webkit-box;\n        -webkit-line-clamp: 1;\n        -webkit-box-orient: vertical;\n        line-height: 1.4;\n      }\n\n      [x-cloak] {\n        display: none;\n      }\n    <\/style>\n\n    <div class=\"expert-avatars flex overflow-x-scroll overscroll-contain px-2 mb-10 lg:hidden\">\n                        <div class=\"item text-center mx-3\" @click=\"openExpert('gerald-j-wang', 'container')\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/homegnome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Gerald-Wang.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"mt-0 mx-auto mb-3 w-24 h-24 object-cover rounded-full border-white border-4 shadow-xl\">\n            <div class=\"text-sm leading-4 mb-2 text-black font-medium trim-label\">Gerald J. 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Wang <\/div>\n              <div\n                x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'gerald-j-wang'}\"\n                class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering &amp; Chemical Engineering (by courtesy) and Mechanical Engineering (by courtesy)<\/div>\n              <div\n                x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'gerald-j-wang'}\"\n                class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">Carnegie Mellon University<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div\n            class=\"hidden lg:block\"\n            x-bind:class=\"{'lg:hidden': focusedExpert == 'gerald-j-wang'}\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center text-theme-green open-details\" @click=\"openExpert('gerald-j-wang', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">View Answers <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-4 ml-2\">\n                <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M12.909.258a.919.919 0 00-.007 1.294l4.275 4.282H.907a.914.914 0 000 1.828H17.17l-4.275 4.286a.925.925 0 00.007 1.294.91.91 0 001.287-.007l5.794-5.836a1.026 1.026 0 00.19-.288.872.872 0 00.07-.352.916.916 0 00-.26-.64L14.189.283a.9.9 0 00-1.28-.025z\" fill=\"#48a27a\" \/>\n              <\/svg><\/button>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div\n            class=\"details fixed top-0 left-0 bg-white h-screen z-10 overflow-scroll w-screen lg:w-full lg:relative lg:h-auto\"\n            x-cloak\n            x-show=\"focusedExpert == 'gerald-j-wang'\"\n            x-transition:enter=\"transition ease-out duration-100 transform\"\n            x-transition:enter-start=\"opacity-0 scale-95\"\n            x-transition:enter-end=\"opacity-100 scale-100\"\n            x-transition:leave=\"transition ease-in duration-75 transform\"\n            x-transition:leave-start=\"opacity-100 scale-100\"\n            x-transition:leave-end=\"opacity-0 scale-95\">\n\n            <div class=\"bg-theme-green p-4 mb-4 pb-20 relative text-white lg:bg-white lg:pb-0 lg:text-theme-green lg:mb-8\">\n              <button class=\"close-details mr-4 mt-2 absolute top-0 left-0 flex items-center ml-4 lg:mt-0 lg:ml-0\" x-on:click.stop=\"closeExpert('gerald-j-wang')\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-6 mr-2 fill-current\">\n                  <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M7.334 13.243a.919.919 0 00.007-1.294L3.066 7.667h16.27a.914.914 0 000-1.828H3.073l4.275-4.286A.925.925 0 007.341.259a.91.91 0 00-1.287.007L.26 6.102a1.026 1.026 0 00-.19.288.872.872 0 00-.07.352.916.916 0 00.26.64l5.794 5.836a.9.9 0 001.28.025z\" \/>\n                <\/svg> Close\n              <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"item text-center px-4 w-full text-center -mt-20 relative z-20 pointer-events-none lg:hidden\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/homegnome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Gerald-Wang.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"mt-0 mb-3 mx-auto w-32 h-32 object-cover rounded-full border-white border-4 shadow-xl\">\n              <div class=\"text-base leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Gerald J. Wang <\/div>\n              <div class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering &amp; Chemical Engineering (by courtesy) and Mechanical Engineering (by courtesy)<\/div>\n              <div class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">Carnegie Mellon University<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"px-4 lg:px-0\">\n              <p><b>What are your three best tips for new pool owners?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is critical to clean your pool regularly.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> It is important to test your pool water on a regular basis \u2014 don\u2019t forget to measure nitrates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> It is easy to forget that pool ownership is a two-way street: Not only does the owner choose the pool, but the pool must also choose the owner. Both sides of this relationship must be cultivated.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>What is one unexpected challenge homeowners might face while building or planning a pool?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A frequent cause of unexpected challenges is not investing in high-quality pool surfacing materials. You can save money in the short term, but it will cost more in the long run.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A less frequent cause of unexpected challenges is malicious water spirits getting into your pool. I have to emphasize that this is rare, but if you find yourself with a malicious water spirit infestation, let\u2019s just say you\u2019ll wish you\u2019d spent more on high-quality pool surfacing materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is the most important way to avoid a pool leak?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I might sound like a broken record at this point, but high-quality pool surfacing materials are seriously underrated, especially when it comes to avoiding pool leaks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Does a swimming pool add value to a home? Why or why not, and if so, how much?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is a tricky question, and the answer is ultimately \u201cit depends.\u201d In general, a well-maintained swimming pool improves home value: They are pleasing to the eye, provide hours of family-friendly entertainment, and even have a mild deterrent effect against animals with late-stage rabies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But your mileage may vary. I\u2019ve heard from pool owners who have been struggling for years with malicious water spirits that have taken over their pools. A lot of them say the water spirits are a nightmare when prospective buyers tour the home. To be clear, most prospective buyers eventually make a full recovery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What are the top three factors that can affect the pool\u2019s chemical balance?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The two most important factors that control pool pH are the hydrogen ion concentration and the hydroxide ion concentration. It\u2019s a common misconception that pH is also affected by water spirits. Malicious or not, all water spirits are neutral pH.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What\u2019s one potential pitfall homeowners should avoid while building or maintaining a pool?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Paperwork is important. It\u2019s critical to take care of all relevant permits <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">before<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> beginning pool construction. This is especially true in states like California, where you should expect to deal with a lengthy permitting process at the level of the municipality, the state, and the local Council of Water Spirits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Who should and shouldn\u2019t own a swimming pool?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have a house that you want to make a home, get a swimming pool, and then you will have a swimming pool. But if you are in arrears with payments to your local Council of Water Spirits, think twice about getting a pool. Landscaping might be a better way to boost your home value.<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n          <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n      \n        <div\n          id=\"expert-salil-sarkar\"\n          class=\"mb-10 border border-gray-200 p-4 cursor-pointer lg:block\"\n          x-bind:class=\"{'lg:border-theme-green block': focusedExpert == 'salil-sarkar', 'hidden': focusedExpert != 'salil-sarkar'}\"\n          @click=\"openExpert('salil-sarkar', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">\n\n          <div\n            x-bind:class=\"{'items-center': focusedExpert != 'salil-sarkar', 'items-start': focusedExpert == 'salil-sarkar'}\"\n            class=\"item mb-4 hidden lg:flex\"\n            @click=\"openExpert('salil-sarkar', 'expert')\">\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/homegnome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Salil-Sarkar.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"m-0 mr-3 w-16 h-16 object-cover rounded-full lg:w-20 lg:h-20\">\n\n            <div>\n              <div\n                x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'salil-sarkar'}\"\n                class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Salil Sarkar <\/div>\n              <div\n                x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'salil-sarkar'}\"\n                class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Professor of Finance and Real Estate<\/div>\n              <div\n                x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'salil-sarkar'}\"\n                class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\"> University of Texas at Arlington<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div\n            class=\"hidden lg:block\"\n            x-bind:class=\"{'lg:hidden': focusedExpert == 'salil-sarkar'}\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center text-theme-green open-details\" @click=\"openExpert('salil-sarkar', 'expert'); 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Why or why not, and if so, how much?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It depends on the neighborhood: If the home is the only house without a pool, adding a pool will avoid the additional discount while selling. If the residents don\u2019t care for a swimming pool, the property taxes would be low without the pool.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What are the top three factors that can affect the pool\u2019s chemical balance?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The usage of the pool, if it is used every day or seldom<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The number and the average age of children<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Average sunlight on the pool<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>What\u2019s one potential pitfall homeowners should avoid while building or maintaining a pool?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The size and depth of the pool as the volume of water depends on these parameters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Who should and shouldn\u2019t own a swimming pool?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If the mandatory HOA (homeowner&#8217;s association) provides a swimming pool and the home is close to the HOA swimming pool, one can avoid owning a swimming pool.<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n          <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n          \n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-thoughts\">Final Splash: Cut Your Pool Costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With record-breaking heat this past summer, cooling off in a pool has never been more appealing. Yet rising water costs are making it a pricier luxury.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/average-water-bill-price\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Water bills<\/a> have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluefieldresearch.com\/ns\/u-s-water-and-sewer-bill-has-increased-24-in-five-years-raising-affordability-concerns\/#:~:text=Bluefield's%20latest%20report%2C%20U.S.%20Municipal,mounting%20cost%20pressures%20impacting%20U.S.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">surged<\/a> over the last 5 years, with drought-stricken areas from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/climate-indicators\/southwest#:~:text=large%20portions%20of%20the%20southwest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Southwest<\/a> to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drought.gov\/drought-status-updates\/drought-status-update-midwest-2024-09-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Midwest<\/a> feeling the pinch the hardest. But you can still enjoy your backyard oasis without draining your wallet or the planet. Here\u2019s how:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cover your pool to reduce evaporation and conserve water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poolgnome.com\/blog\/pool-repair\/how-to-find-leak-in-swimming-pool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fix leaks<\/a> fast to prevent water waste and higher bills.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain your <a href=\"https:\/\/homegnome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gutter-in-heavy-rainfall-1.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/roof-styles-illustration-1.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_3418-1-1.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pantone-colors.jpgwp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Anthony-Brooks-150x150-1.jpgcost\/pool-filter-installation-price\/\">pool filter<\/a> to keep it running efficiently.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/poolgnome.com\/blog\/pools\/reasons-to-install-pool-fence\/#:~:text=providing%20a%20windbreak%2Fsound%20barrier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">windbreaks<\/a> to minimize water loss from strong breezes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limit pump <a href=\"https:\/\/sense.com\/consumer-blog\/diving-into-the-deep-end-on-pool-savings\/#:~:text=the%20california%20swimming%20pool%20industry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">run times<\/a> to save on energy costs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go green with <a href=\"https:\/\/poolgnome.com\/blog\/pool-care\/how-do-solar-pool-covers-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">solar pool covers<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/poolgnome.com\/blog\/pool-care\/pros-and-cons-of-solar-pool-heaters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">solar heater<\/a> for an eco-friendly way to warm the water and reduce electricity costs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>About Home Gnome: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/homegnome.com\/\"><em>Home Gnome<\/em><\/a><em> delivers the best home service experience at the click of a button. Book reliable, skilled services in seconds and leave the rest to us.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"media-resources\">Media Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-dcc41375-754b-4134-8c27-98bb2cf5e7ad\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-dcc41375-754b-4134-8c27-98bb2cf5e7ad\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-dcc41375-754b-4134-8c27-98bb2cf5e7ad\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Quotes From Home Gnome Editor-In-Chief Jeff Herman<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-dcc41375-754b-4134-8c27-98bb2cf5e7ad\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pools are awesome for homeowners and their pets. Our pup liked to sit on a pool float, and I liked dog paddling laps before or after work. That was in<strong> Gainesville, Florida <\/strong>(No. 139), and I still miss that house and pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Poolside living is at its finest in <strong>Miami Beach, Florida <\/strong>(No. 117) and <strong>Scottsdale, Arizona <\/strong>(No. 3). These cities make waves with the<strong> highest<\/strong> share of homes with existing pools, joined by more Florida cities: <strong>Coral Springs <\/strong>(No. 20), <strong>Boca Raton <\/strong>(No. 2), <strong>Plantation <\/strong>(No. 133), and <strong>Fort Lauderdale <\/strong>(No. 15).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arizona cities like <strong>Scottsdale <\/strong>(No. 3), <strong>Phoenix <\/strong>(No. 50), and <strong>Yuma<\/strong> (No. 82) boast the <strong>most monthly<\/strong> <strong>sunshine<\/strong>, perfect for poolside fun. But with all the sun comes <strong>scorching heat<\/strong>. These cities also top the charts for the <strong>most extremely hot days<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Anchorage, Alaska<\/strong> (No. 380), <strong>Bismarck, North Dakota <\/strong>(No. 357), and <strong>Duluth, Minnesota <\/strong>(No. 393), face the <strong>frostiest<\/strong> conditions, while <strong>Flagstaff, Arizona <\/strong>(No. 421) and <strong>Rapid City, South Dakota<\/strong>\u00a0(No. 493), also contend with <strong>freezing temps<\/strong> that turn pool ownership into more of an ice plunge than a refreshing dip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Other chilly contenders, such as <strong>Milwaukee, Wisconsin<\/strong> (No. 492), <strong>Erie, Pennsylvania<\/strong> (No. 495), and <strong>Sioux City, Iowa<\/strong> (No. 477), join the bottom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>With expansive yards, <strong>Suffolk, Virginia <\/strong>(No. 87), and Texas favorites <strong>Tyler <\/strong>(No. 14), <strong>New Braunfels <\/strong>(No. 73), and <strong>Conroe <\/strong>(No. 19) splash into the<strong> top half<\/strong> of the ranking, joined by <strong>Macon, Georgia <\/strong>(No. 84).\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>One cautionary tale about pool ownership: <\/strong>Don\u2019t try to do the pool chemicals yourself unless you know what you\u2019re doing. We screwed up at DIY pool care.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something we added was so strong that I lost all of my body hair south of my mustache. (Remember that I mentioned I can only dog-paddle laps, so my head is always above water.)\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lesson learned:<\/strong> All my hair grew back, and we resumed pool care service by our pro.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/infogram.com\/pg-ranking-table-2023s-best-cities-to-own-a-swimming-pool-1h7z2l83jorjg6o?live\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2023\u2019s Best Cities to Own a Swimming Pool Ranking Results<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/13xb4GYll_RZNm3uT7fv2sr5BvmhzioKAKoT_woTEys8\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2022\u2019s Best Cities to Own a Swimming Pool Ranking Results<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1DAez0eoaXqlbpkyhL553MwV4C0eEHQeRndj6mexkXWs\/edit#gid=0\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">High-resolution images of cities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"methodology\">Study Methodology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, we determined the factors (metrics) that are most relevant to rank the Best Cities to Own a Swimming Pool. We then assigned a weight to each factor based on its importance and grouped those factors into 5 categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pool Readiness<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Affordability<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Installation&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Climate&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintenance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The categories, factors, and weights are listed in the table below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We then gathered data on each factor from the sources listed below for the 500 biggest U.S. cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, we calculated each city&#8217;s scores (out of 100 points) to determine its rank in each factor, category, and overall. A city\u2019s Overall Score is the average of its scores across all factors and categories. The highest Overall Score is ranked \u201cBest\u201d (No. 1), and the lowest is ranked \u201cWorst\u201d (No. 500).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Note: The \u201cWorst\u201d among individual factors may not be No. 500 because of ties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"4d9936f4-a0e4-4652-97dd-f7841c43a7dc\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"HG: Methodology Table - 2025&amp;#39;s Best Cities to Own a Swimming Pool\"><\/div>\n<p><script>!function(e,n,i,s){var d=\"InfogramEmbeds\";var o=e.getElementsByTagName(n)[0];if(window[d]&&window[d].initialized)window[d].process&&window[d].process();else if(!e.getElementById(i)){var r=e.createElement(n);r.async=1,r.id=i,r.src=s,o.parentNode.insertBefore(r,o)}}(document,\"script\",\"infogram-async\",\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Sources:<\/em><\/strong><em> Federal Housing Finance Agency, Realtor.com, PoolCost, The Real Yellow Pages, U.S. Census Bureau, HomeBlue, Yelp, Tax Foundation, National Centers for Environmental Information, FEMA, and Aqueduct&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Main Photo Credit: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/three-boys-playing-in-a-pool-with-an-inflatable-raft-27594322\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Helena Jankovi\u010dov\u00e1 Kov\u00e1\u010dov\u00e1<\/a> | Pexels | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning to invest in a pool? 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