When you say "a little downtown area" and "homes you want", what exactly would you specify as being the minimum to satisfy these? I ask, because at least one pl

When you say "a little downtown area" and "homes you want", what exactly would you specify as being the minimum to satisfy these? I ask, because at least one place I know of exists to some definition of having a downtown, with homes in the $200k-400k range. Because if you really just want a home, a supermarket, a few local restaurants, a bar, a few shops, and an airport within an hour drive, some New Jersey areas come to mind. But these aren't likely to be dream towns. They will have flaws. Almost certainly will has less walkability than any city you may live in, unless you live on, and never leave, the main strip. There will be less variety in foods, the bar culture you imagine may not be the bar culture that is actually there.