Because most freehold homes in North Saanich allow pets, the pet-friendly dataset closely mirrors the municipality’s detached-house market. That market spans established family homes, rural acreages and waterfront estates, so average asking price is shaped heavily by how many high-end properties happen to be listed at the time.

A small number of oceanfront or estate listings priced far above the rest of the market can move the average without any change in value for typical family homes. The asking-price chart and scatter chart are often a better guide than a single average when comparing properties.

Price per square foot and days on market should be read the same way. Acreage and waterfront properties are valued for land and setting as much as the house, which can push price per square foot well above the norm, and higher-priced estates often take longer to sell simply because the pool of buyers at that level is smaller.