Dalton or Lee are anong the best somewhat reasonably priced options in the county. South county is becoming a bit more expensive lately, Lee is starting to fall into that trend as well. Great Barrington has already become expensive.

Oh, Williamstown is pretty nice, too. Nothing like having one of the best colleges on the planet in a picturesque small town. But it's in the NW corner and far from everything. But the college has tons of cultural opportunities.

I'd take a few weekends and travel the area. So much to love out here...