Because Martensville sits outside city limits, it has its own property tax and mill rate and its own assessment process, separate from the City of Saskatoon's, so a Martensville commuter is not paying Saskatoon municipal rates for that shorter drive.
Highway 11 traffic volume has grown over the past 10 to 15 years as Martensville and neighbouring Warman have both grown quickly as bedroom communities, which keeps corridor infrastructure a regular topic in regional planning.
Buyers choosing Martensville over a Saskatoon neighbourhood are usually trading a highway commute for a lower price point and a newer home, and that comparison is worth running before signing anything. Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.