Doral, FL — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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Miami-Dade County · Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach · population 83,625

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Doral, FL
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62
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Doral stands

Averaging 7.9% annual growth over 5 years. population growing 2.5% per year.

Median home $546,751
1-year -2.6%
5-yr CAGR +7.9%
vs 5-yr peak -3.7%
Population +2.5%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2024-09$547k$313k$405k$498k$591k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
64/100
Somewhat walkable
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
30/100
Minimal transit
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
95/100
Excellent for remote work
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$2,942/mo$2,026$2,595$3,164202220242026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent146136100120140202220242026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 15.5
Lean buy

At a 15.5 price-to-rent ratio, Doral is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →
Home YoY
37 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
78 · w22%
Distance from peak
68 · w18%
Population growth
85 · w16%
Rent YoY
43 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
61 · w10%
Long thesis

Doral has been growing population at 2.5% per year while home values compounded +7.9% annually. Demand-driven appreciation — the kind that persists as long as people keep showing up, which they currently are.

Short thesis

Doral is in a state where home insurance costs have doubled, climate risk repricing is still in progress, and the buyer pool is constrained by both. The bear case writes itself and is currently winning.

About Doral

Doral is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, with an estimated population of 83,625. It anchors the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach metro area. The population has grown 2.5% per year on average between 2020 and 2024 — among the faster-growing communities in the state. The median home value in Doral is $546,751 as of 2026-04, down 2.6% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +7.9% annual growth (-3.7% from the 5-year peak). Rents in Doral average $2,942 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (-0.4%). The composite momentum score is 62 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●People are voting with their feet: population growing 2.5% per year since 2020 — that’s faster than ~80% of US cities.
●Healthy 5-year run: +7.9% annualized over 5 years, outpacing US inflation.

▼ Bear case

●Cooling: -2.6% over the trailing year — momentum has stalled.
○Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

About Doral (Wikipedia)

Doral is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. One of 34 municipalities in the county, it is a principal city in the Miami metropolitan area that is located 5 miles (8 km) west of Miami International Airport and 13 miles (21 km) west of Downtown Miami. Doral occupies 15 square miles (39 km2) bordered on the west by the Ronald Reagan Turnpike and the Florida Everglades, on the north by the town of Medley, on the east by the Palmetto Expressway and on the south by the Dolphin Expressway and the city of Sweetwater. The city is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. As of the 2020 census, Doral had a population of 75,874, up from 45,704 in 2010.

Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.

City facts

MayorChristi Fraga
Area15.08 sq mi
Elevation0 ft
EstablishedJune 24, 2003
Motto"Live, Work, Learn and Play!"
Density5484.60/sq mi

Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Miami-Dade County right now.

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Neighborhoods of Doral

16 tracked · ranked by median home value
1Doral Estates$2,274,805-2.2%
2Oasis$1,628,203-1.6%
3Doral Modern$1,519,947+2.7%
4Gold Vue Estates$914,516-2.1%
5Doral Meadows$866,693-4.0%
6Biarritz$851,278-2.4%
7Isles at Grand Bay$851,182-4.9%
8Doral Isles$802,089-0.4%
9Balmoral Lakes$784,881-0.2%
10Doral Gardens$764,553-3.7%
11Costa Verde$736,644-0.6%
12Doral Landings East$731,161-1.7%
13Islands of Doral$581,958-2.6%
14Doral Breeze$542,622-4.5%
15Costa Del Sol$541,155-1.6%
16Doral Park$459,364-6.4%

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Run the numbers for Doral

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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
70° / 51°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
90° / 73°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
233
~64% of year
Annual precip
54″ rain
0″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Very high
Tornado
Moderate
Wildfire
Low
Earthquake
Very low
Flood
Very high

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

Local sports teams

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Current weather

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Find rentals & listings

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Local news & community

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Local economy & environment

Humidity
76%
Very humid climate
Median household income
$67,900
Florida state median
Top industries (state-level)
TourismHealthcareConstruction

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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