Richmond.

Richmond's mix of established Madison County neighborhoods, newer subdivisions, and housing near Eastern Kentucky University means demand ranges from full kitchen and bath remodels in family homes to durable, tenant-ready finishes for rental properties near campus.

Handling flooring, paint-ready drywall and fixture work in one pass matters more here than in owner-occupied-only markets, since turnover between tenants runs on a tighter timeline than a typical remodel.