The Town FilesDoral, Florida
City in Miami-Dade County · population 75,874 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $562,800
- Household income
- $94,164
- Jan low / Jul high
- 61° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 64
- Median age
- 37.1
Doral is a city of 75,874 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The median home is worth $562,800, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for young professionals than 99% of Florida towns, better transit than 89% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 88% of Florida towns.
How Doral ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Doral is worth $562,800, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 6.0 times the median household income of $94,164, which is more affordable than 17% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,669 a month. 46.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Doral | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $562,800 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,669 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $94,164 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 46.5% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 2006 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.5% | — |
Who lives in Doral
| People | Doral | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.9% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 24.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59.2% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.3% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 1.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 70.3% | — |
| Work from home | 18.0% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 26.5 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.1% | 92.4% |
Weather in Doral
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 61.0°F. About 67.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 92 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
64 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Doral since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 17, 1959 about 7.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 7, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 62 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 15, 2012.
Severe weather in Miami-Dade County since 1996
Miami-Dade County has been included in 43 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
| November 8, 2022 | Tropical Storm | EM-3587: Tropical Storm Nicole |
| September 29, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4673: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade County had 1,257,569 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,609 a year. Unemployment was 1.8% in 2023; in Doral itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Public schools in Doral
23 public schools with 18,004 students, about 21.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DORAL ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL (charter) | 9-12 | 2,067 | 30.4 |
| DOWNTOWN DORAL CHARTER UPPER SCHOOL (charter) | 6-12 | 1,476 | 19.9 |
| DORAL ACADEMY CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL (charter) | 6-8 | 1,414 | 41.6 |
| RONALD W. REAGAN/DORAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 8-12 | 1,313 | 25.7 |
| J.C. BERMUDEZ DORAL SENIOR HIGH | 9-12 | 1,153 | 27.5 |
| BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY OF MIAMI DADE (charter) | K-8 | 1,125 | 18.1 |
| DORAL ACADEMY (charter) | K-5 | 1,091 | 21.0 |
| DOWNTOWN DORAL CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (charter) | K-5 | 1,085 | 17.0 |
| EUGENIA B. THOMAS K-8 CENTER | PK-8 | 986 | 16.2 |
| RENAISSANCE ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL (charter) | K-5 | 893 | 21.3 |
| JOHN I. SMITH K-8 CENTER | PK-8 | 866 | 15.7 |
| DORAL INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE (charter) | K-8 | 684 | 18.0 |
Towns near Doral
- Sweetwater, FL2.8 mi · 19,363 people · home $294,200
- Fountainebleau, FL3.1 mi · 59,870 people · home $320,200
- Miami Springs, FL4.3 mi · 13,859 people · home $560,800
- Westchester, FL4.9 mi · 56,384 people · home $508,700
- Hialeah Gardens, FL5.0 mi · 23,068 people · home $342,000
- Tamiami, FL5.0 mi · 54,212 people · home $482,100
- Hialeah, FL5.0 mi · 223,109 people · home $392,000
- West Miami, FL5.5 mi · 7,233 people · home $488,800
Doral questions
Is Doral, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Doral scores better for retirees than 26% of Florida towns and quieter than 4%. 8.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Doral?
The median owner-occupied home in Doral is valued at $562,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $94,164, so homes cost about 6.0 times income. Median rent is $2,669 a month.
What is the weather like in Doral?
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 61.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 67.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Doral get tornadoes?
64 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Doral since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 17, 1959. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)