My small family fled NYC and have landed in a part of coastal New England that was last trendy with your parents and/or grandparents, especially if your ancesto

My small family fled NYC and have landed in a part of coastal New England that was last trendy with your parents and/or grandparents, especially if your ancestors came over on the Mayflower. Not as wildly affordable as other options but a solid mix of access to nature, good schools, and educated, sometimes eccentric retirees who hold the city government to a high standard.