Issue 103 | Are Plunge Pools Increasing in Popularity?
Share This Post
Pkdata’s recent builder research found a significant surge in the popularity of plunge pools among potential new pool owners. More than half of residential inground pool builders construct plunge pools, with 40% reporting a noticeable increase in requests for these pools over the past two years.
Pool Builder Constructs Inground Plunge Pools, 2023
Change in Request for Plunge Pools the Past Two Years, 2023
What is a plunge pool?
Unlike their traditional counterparts, plunge pools are small yet deep, designed primarily for wading and lounging. They can vary in size, from as compact as 8 x 8 feet to as spacious as 8 x 20 feet, making them approximately 50% smaller than the average backyard pool.
Plunge pools are generally flat-bottomed, range from 4 – 8 feet deep, and come in varying shapes, from squares to half-moons to L-shaped. However, most prefabricated options are circular, square, or rectangular.
They are constructed from the same materials as traditional pools: vinyl, fiberglass, or concrete, and use the same systems to run and maintain cleanliness as regular-sized pools (e.g., a filter, pool pump, and sanitation system). They tend to be much more cost-effective than full-sized pools; however, this number fluctuates similarly to a full-sized pool based on location, materials, sizes, upgrades, etc.
Although most traditional pool builders surveyed indicated they typically construct fewer than three plunge pools annually, the proportion of builders undertaking more projects each year has consistently risen. Approximately one-third of respondents anticipate building more than three plunge pools in 2024, marking an upward trend in construction volume.
Number of Plunge Pools Constructed by Builder, 2022 - 2024
Pkdata recently released the analysis of the YE2023 Residential Pool Industry, which provides a comprehensive examination and precise statistics covering all facets, including sales of inground and aboveground pools, the existing pool base, aftermarket values of related chemicals and equipment, and the remodeling and renovation sectors. To see the Table of Figures, or to order the YE2023 US Residential Swimming Pool report, click here:
We have more data—contact us if we can help with any of your data needs in the pool or hot tub industry.
Pkdata is your source for comprehensive data and analysis of the pool and hot tub industry.
