Is $60,000 enough to build a pool in Phoenix? Can a person get a great swimming pool without breaking the bank?
Many pool companies market new pool construction prices ranging from $40,000 to $120,000. You many have heard your neighbor say that you can get a pool for around $60,000. Do you get a pool that you will enjoy for under $70,000?
Yes, many homeowners find a pool they love that costs in the $60K range. Pool prices at Shasta contain no surprises. Our bids provide the compete cost that includes permits and taxes.
Shasta has built pools in Arizona since 1966. This article shares what a $60K range pool looks like. We share what features you get and what may exceed this budget. Then you will know if the design you want matches your desired total cost.
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What does a $60,000 pool include at Shasta?
In the $60,000 range, a homeowner can receive a finished pool with a decent amount of deck. Shasta builds every pool the same way. That means engineered concrete, a key-locking deck that ties the shell into the deck, a venturi skimmer, a dedicated main drain, and a 3 horsepower pump.
What is included in a pool under $70,000?
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Permitting and drafting
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Shell and plumbing built the Shasta way
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In-floor cleaning and circulation
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A couple of lights and a Baja shelf
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A decent amount of deck (based on deck materials chosen)
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Equipment about 50 feet from the pool
Same Build at Every Price
"Maybe you're not getting that engineering and stuff like that, but the quality of it is that of a million dollar pool. The plumbing, the steel, the engineer concrete, the innovation of our automation, those are all big deals, I think." — Jordan Isaac, New Pool Sales Designer, Shasta Pools
What does a $60,000 pool look like in a Phoenix, Arizona backyard?
The average $60,000 pool is about 30 by 15, with the in-floor system, heater, lights, and Baja shelf above. Shasta's 2026 budget guide lists entry-level pools at $40,000 to $55,000 and average Arizona backyard pools at $65,000 to $80,000.
What the backyard looks like?
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Equipment in the side yard, about 50 feet from the pool
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Landscaping on top of the pool, about $15,000 on the average project
Are permit and taxes included in a $60,000 pool price?
Yes, all fees and permits are included in a Shasta quoted price. It is one thing to look for when comparing quotes. Some pool builders leave off key items to make their pool seem cheaper to start.
What to ask every builder?
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Is sales tax in this number?
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Is the permit in this number?
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Is the fence or block wall in it?
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What happens if the crew hits a hard dig?
How big of a pool can I get for $60,000?
Homeowners can expect a pool about 30 by 15 feet. This size pool falls in Shasta's average $60,000 to $65,000 setup. Our 2026 cost guide highlights the 28 to 32 foot range the most common residential build.
What smart homeowners do at this budget:
- Ask every builder for the same dimensions in feet?
- Ask what equipment is in the cost?
Same Size, Different Pool
"If we're building the same pool, you know, 30 by 15, should it be the same price as everybody else? Well, we're, we're not really building the same pool because we have different components in the pool, from the steel to the size of plumbing to the pumps and the filters." — Jordan Isaac, New Pool Sales Designer, Shasta Pools
What do small, medium, and large pools cost in Arizona?
Small pools average about $49,000, medium about $69,000, and large about $109,000. They don't include extensive luxury landscaping or extreme hillside engineering.
| Size | Length | Average price |
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Small |
20–24 ft |
~$49,000 |
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Medium |
28–32 ft |
~$69,000 |
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Large |
35+ ft or engineered/custom depth |
~$109,000 |
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