The ranking of 200 communities is based on their potential for future appreciation. The average price for detached homes is still over $1 million, but the neighbourhoods are a good value compared to others nearby, according to the magazine.
http://blogs.theprovince.com/2016/03/11/the-prices-arent-cheap-but-a-new-list-ranks-metro-vancouver-neighbourhoods-for-best-value/