Living in Doral, FL

Explore Doral and see how it fits the life you want to build.

79,216 Population Miami-Dade County County City Place Type Florida State
Overall Match7.2 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Doral at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population79,216
Median Household Income$94,164
Median Home Value$562,800
Median Gross Rent$2,669
Median Age37.1
Average Household Size3.0
Unemployment3.3%
Work From Home18.0%
Homeownership46.5%
Housing Vacancy9.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Doral is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Doral Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Doral and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.6 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.2 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability2.9 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.7 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.5 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Doral

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$562,800
Median Gross Rent$2,669
Homeownership46.5%
Housing Vacancy9.1%
Housing Value5.2/10
Housing Stability5.8/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Doral, FL

Median Household Income$94,164
Unemployment3.3%
Work From Home18.0%
Employment8.4/10
Remote Work Friendly7.4/10
Income Strength9.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Doral and how households are structured

Population79,216
Median Age37.1
Average Household Size3.0

Doral is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Doral

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Doral point to hot summers, mild winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.

Average Summer High90.6°F
Average Winter Low61.0°F
Annual Rainfall67.4 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.

Seasonal Life in Doral

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.

Winter

Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Doral is located in Miami-Dade County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Miami-Dade County.

County Intelligence

Doral & Miami-Dade County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Doral is located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Doral.

Current NarrowTheList data for Doral shows a population of about 79,216. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Miami-Dade County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Doral.

For someone considering a move to Doral, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Sweetwater, FL 2.8 miles away Medley, FL 3.4 miles away Virginia Gardens, FL 3.8 miles away Miami Springs, FL 4.3 miles away Hialeah Gardens, FL 5.0 miles away Hialeah, FL 5.0 miles away West Miami, FL 5.5 miles away Miami Lakes, FL 7.1 miles away South Miami, FL 8.4 miles away Opa-locka, FL 8.6 miles away Miami, FL 9.7 miles away