The breakdown on March median home prices in areas around Pierce County produced a range of year-over-year changes, from strong growth to way down to simply flat.

Keep in mind this is a one-month snapshot examining how median prices for the homes sold last month compare to what sold the month a year ago. The median means half sold for more and half for less. While the number can be swayed by more homes selling in the highest or lowest price ranges, statisticians generally consider it a stronger measure than average prices.

When providing these numbers each month, I am going to exclude communities where 10 or fewer homes sell. This month that means no numbers from Anderson island (one sale) and the Roy area (10 sales).