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Doral, Florida

       
Total population 21,313 Average January/July temperatures 50.4° / 81.0°
Median home price N/A Annual Precipitation 65.34 in. /yr.
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Doral, Florida

This young community was incorporated in 2003.

Climate
Although now a beautiful metropolitan area, Doral retains the warm and wet climate characteristic of Florida swampland.
Cultural Attractions
The Doral Gold Resort and Spa has hosted PGA Tour golf events since 1962.
Economy
Doral has benefited from its proximity to Miami, growing into an extremely successful resort city employing over 100,000.
Geography
Doral is in southern Florida, 14 miles inland of Miami.
Historical
In the late 1950s, Doris and Alfred Kaskel built a golf course and hotel that would become the City of Doral.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 61.09 ° / 39.7 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 90.77 ° / 71.25 °
Precipitation (?) 65.34 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 20 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 456
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 87
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) N/A
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $58606.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $56793
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 7 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .050 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 26
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 58
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 43
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 173
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 3
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 43
Number of libraries within the county (?) 66
Number of museums within the county (?) 38
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 19
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 21,313
Population density (?) 2,562 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 176.8% growth
Population over 55 (?) 5,091 people
Education (?) 45 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 163
Number of clinics within the county (?) 1,314
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 70
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