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February 17, 2009: A Map
Secondly, with a median age of 34, Tomball’s population under the age of 18 is relatively low compared to most suburban areas: this is corroborated by the fact that families constitute only 62 percent of households in Tomball. Although running counter the general perception, this data represents a real and growing trend in the chronological makeup of suburban residents in areas close to a metropolitan center.
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Lastly, as another part of that trend, we looked at the commuting patterns for workers who work outside the home. While the vast majority of commuters in Tomball drive alone to work, the percentage is remarkably lower than in the surrounding areas. This suggests an opportunity, with the addition of the planned high-speed rail line, to lower this number even further.