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About
Life in Doral
Doral is a solidly middle-to-upper-middle-class business-oriented city where most residents work in logistics, trade, finance, or corporate operations—the airport connection and international business focus shape daily life here more than tourism does. The job market is strong with 2.4% unemployment, and median household income sits at $94,164, but cost of living reflects that: median rent is $2,669 monthly and median home values near $563k. The Latino community, particularly Venezuelan and Colombian residents, has built a vibrant cultural foundation with Spanish as the primary home language (74.5% of residents).
Doral at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Foreign-Born
70.3%
Broadband Internet
97.1%
of households
Population Growth
+7.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics70.3% foreign-born, most often from Venezuela
Who lives in Doral: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Doral, the largest foreign-born group is from Venezuela (49.8%), and 87.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.5%
of residents
65 and Older
8.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
42.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.3%
of households
Married Couples
57.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.03
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 60% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Doral
In Doral, rent runs 60% above the FL average, and home values are 57% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
64.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
36.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,902
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
46.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2006
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $548,839 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.5 pts below FL average
Unemployment in Doral and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Doral is 1.5 percentage points lower than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Doral Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area
Commute26.5 min avg
How Doral residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Doral, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Major hub26.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 76% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Doral runs 76% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
79.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
866.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Doral Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 30 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Miami-Dade County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Miami-Dade County, which includes Doral, the most common type is flood, with 30 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | Flood | $229,000 |
| 2024 | 28 | Flood | $3.9M |
| 2023 | 40 | Flood | $170,000 |
| 2022 | 30 | Flash Flood | $19,000 |
| 2021 | 25 | Flood | $1.5M |
| 2020 | 37 | Flood | $67,000 |
| 2019 | 41 | Flood | $355,000 |
| 2018 | 21 | Funnel Cloud | $21,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Miami-Dade County, county-wide
Doral is about 3% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Miami-Dade County, which includes Doral, is typically good — 206 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
206
per year
Moderate Days
158
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Miami-Dade County, county-wide
Doral is about 3% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 63°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Doral has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and warm winters (avg low 63°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
84°/70°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/77°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/73°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
78°/63°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
67.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
92
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
141
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°F | 61°F | 1.83" |
| Feb | 78°F | 63°F | 2.15" |
| Mar | 81°F | 66°F | 2.46" |
| Apr | 84°F | 70°F | 3.36" |
| May | 87°F | 73°F | 6.32" |
| Jun | 89°F | 76°F | 10.51" |
| Jul | 91°F | 78°F | 7.36" |
| Aug | 91°F | 78°F | 9.58" |
| Sep | 89°F | 77°F | 10.22" |
| Oct | 86°F | 74°F | 7.65" |
| Nov | 81°F | 68°F | 3.53" |
| Dec | 78°F | 64°F | 2.44" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Doral
Uninsured
9.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Doral's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Southern Winds Hospital
Psychiatric · 3.8 mi away · Hialeah
Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Hialeah
Keralty Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Miami
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Doral
Doral's student/teacher ratio is 21.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 59.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
24
within city limits
Private Schools
7
within city limits
College Degree Rate
59.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Doral
Private for-profit · 4-year · 961 students · in-state tuition $24,008 · 55% graduate · median earnings $104,344 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 287 students · in-state tuition $13,818 · 56% graduate · median earnings $48,006 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 272 students · in-state tuition $3,120
Private for-profit · 4-year · 184 students · in-state tuition $13,898 · 43% graduate
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Florida International University
4.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 39,508 students · in-state tuition $6,565 · 74% graduate · median earnings $65,722 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 12,913 students · in-state tuition $65,430 · 84% graduate · median earnings $84,093 (10 yrs after entry)
Florida National University-Main Campus
3.9 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 2,449 students · in-state tuition $17,368 · 35% graduate · median earnings $38,806 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,214 students · in-state tuition $35,780 · 49% graduate · median earnings $58,912 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,212 students · in-state tuition $35,600 · 44% graduate · median earnings $64,837 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,183 students · in-state tuition $20,174 · 35% graduate · median earnings $40,290 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Biscayne National Park, 24 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Doral
Doral has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (24 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
24 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
45 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
46 mi awayPublic Libraries in Doral
Doral Branch Library
8551 Nw 53 Street, #A107, Doral
International Mall Branch Library
10315 N.W. 12 Street, Miami
Cities Near Doral
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Doral FAQ
Is Doral, Florida affordable?⌄
Doral's median rent is $2,669/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $94,164/year. Median home value is $562,800.
Is Doral, Florida safe?⌄
Doral's violent crime rate was 79 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 867 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Doral, Florida?⌄
Doral has an unemployment rate of 2.4%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Doral, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Doral is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,669/month and median household income is $94,164/year. The median home value is $562,800. About 65% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Doral, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Doral is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from