Considering the median home price in one of Hartford 'toney' suburbs- West Hartford is 350K- you really could live in any town in greater Hartford you desire. Median home price in Hartford metro is 322K.

Avon, Farmington, West Hartford, Canton, Wethersfield, Glastonbury, South Windsor- all worth looking into. BDL (Bradley International Airport) is the regional airport- a medium hub Is close to all the places mentioned.