Living in Doral
Doral prides itself in being the premiere City in South Florida to Live, Work, Learn and Play. For these reasons Doral attracts a vibrant and diverse population of over 81,182 residents. If you are currently a resident, or are looking at the possibility of settling down in Doral, this section of our website is for you!
In our short existence as a City Doral has received numerous accolades from various publications.
- Forbes Magazine listed Doral as Number 2 in America's Top 25 towns to live well for its cultural amenities, pro-business environment, and highly educated workforce.
- BusinessWeek named Doral the best city in Florida for Business Start-ups.
- CNNMoney.com ranked Doral 51st in their list of 100 places to live and launch a business in the United States.
- US News & World Report ranked Doral third in their list of best places to retire in the United States.
The City of Doral has a population of over 81,000. This population has grown 77% in the last eight years. That's no surprise, when you consider Doral's ideal location just West of the Miami International Airport. The City of Doral is a unique community where people of all ages and cultures come together and enjoy so many of the things that make life beautiful.
In Doral there's affordable housing that meets every lifestyle. Whether you're looking for a nice apartment or townhome, a newer house, or a house in a private gated community, you'll find it in Doral! Welcome Home!
Recognized as an epicenter of international trade and commerce, Doral is well known as an excellent place to do business. Part of what makes Doral such an ideal place for commerce is its location.
More than 150,000 travel to Doral each day for work at one of our 9,000 businesses, including several Fortune 500 companies as well as government headquarters. With a business district among the most vibrant in South Florida, and the Miami Free Zone offering duty-free warehouse space that attracts international trade, it's no wonder that Doral's economy represents many different sectors, including logistics, health and hospitality, flower imports, and the number one tile district in the country. Bring your business here and join the thousand that already know the Doral Advantage!
Learning in DoralIn Doral we're proud to be able to offer one of the best educational systems in the area. All public schools serving Doral are rated by the State of Florida as "A" schools for academic achievement. In addition to several public and private schools, Doral is also home to three institutions of higher education. Whether you want your children to attend excellent schools, or you're looking to continue your studies, Doral has all the right choices.
Doral Branch Library
10785 NW 58 St.,
Doral, FL 33178
305-716-9598
blancom@mdpls.org
Doral Branch Website
International Mall Branch Library
10315 NW 12 St.,
Doral, FL 33172
305-594-2514
fernandezr@mdpls.org
International Mall Branch Website
There's no question that living in South Florida opens many diverse opportunities for having fun and enjoying life to the fullest. And being centrally located, Doral provides easy access to the distinct entertainment options South Florida has to offer.
Doral is full of shopping & dining opportunities. Simon's International Mall offers a state-of-the-art shopping experience with anchor tenants such as JC Penney, Macy's and Sears. Want to grab a quick bite? Stop by any of the hundreds of different restaurants within the City offering cuisines from all over the world. If you're in the mood for some great shopping or to enjoy fine cuisine, Doral is definitely the place to be.