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Best Manufactured Homes in Maryland

Even though Maryland's manufactured housing market may be small, there is a growing trend of individuals turning to manufactured homes in Maryland as an affordable housing option. In the last 5 years, there has been a 43% increase in the number of manufactured homes purchased in the Old Line State. 

And while there are no home production facilities currently in the state, buyers still have access to builders across the MidAtlantic U.S. who have set up sales networks in Maryland. This allows buyers in cities like Baltimore, Columbia, and Germantown access to several brands/builders of manufactured houses. 

And though it might be overwhelming to identify possible options and then weigh the best builder for your project, there are still many advantages to building a manufactured home on your lot. To make your research easier, we have compiled a comprehensive list of some of the best mobile home builders in Maryland. Our list includes a summary of each company's product and operations, estimated costs, and links to our reviews and model lists.


Best Manufactured Home Builders in Maryland

Eagle River Homes

Eagle River Homes - (Leola, Pennsylvania)
Eagle River Homes is a mid-sized home builder and brand with sales centers throughout the MidAtlantic and Northeastern U.S.  When choosing and personalizing a home, buyers can select optional upgrades such as fireplaces, upgraded kitchens, and exterior design customizations. To purchase a home, individuals can work with one of their 2 distribution centers (one in Millersville, the other in Pocomoke).
Turn Key Cost Estimate for a Manufactured Home from Eagle River Homes: $101 - $143 per square foot
For additional information, see our list of Eagle River Homes floor plans with cost information or our guide on where to buy an Eagle River Homes manufactured house

Champion Home Builders

Champion Home Builders - (Troy, Michigan)
Champion Home Builders is one of the largest home builders in the U.S. and is part of the Skyline Champion Corporation. As a manufactured home builder, they specialize in both entry-level and upgraded houses. To buy one of their homes in Maryland buyers must work with one of their 6 distributors, which are distributed throughout the state. 

Turn Key Cost Estimate for a Manufactured Home from Champion Home Builders: $115 - $260 per square foot
For additional information, see our list of Champion Home Builders floor plans with cost information.

Clayton Homes

Clayton Homes - (Maryville, Tennessee)
Clayton Homes is a Tennessee-based manufactured home designer and builder with a distribution network throughout the United States. As a large builder, they offer over several hundred unique floor plans, with sizes ranging from 832 to 2,432 square feet. In Maryland, individuals can work with one of their 3 sales centers to determine home personalization options.
Turn Key Cost Estimate for a Manufactured Home from Clayton Homes: $100 - $200 per square foot.

Commodore Homes

Commodore Homes - (Elkhart, Indiana)
Commodore Homes is a mid-sized home builder with over 70 years of experience in the prefab housing industry. They build and sell several brands of homes - each with a unique product line and value-add. To buy a home, individuals can work with one of their 3 dealers in Maryland, though they also have many other dealers located in neighboring West Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.
Turn Key Cost Estimate for a Manufactured Home from Commodore Homes: $119 - $147 per square foot
For additional information, see our list of Commodore Homes floor plans with cost information or our guide on where to buy a Commodore Homes manufactured house

Skyline Homes

Skyline Homes - (Elkhart, Indiana)
Skyline Homes is a national-level home builder that offers a wide range of manufactured homes. In Maryland, Skyline Homes sells their houses via a network of sales centers located in neighboring Pennsylvania, Delaware, and West Virginia. So while there are no sales centers located in the state, buyers can work with Skyline Homes partners located nearby. Architecturally, their homes tend to focus on ranch-style designs. 

Turn Key Cost Estimate for a Manufactured Home from Skyline Homes: $100 - $185 per square foot
For additional information, see our list of Skyline Homes floor plans with cost information


Comparing Maryland’s Manufactured Home Builders

Eagle River Homes Champion Home Builders Clayton Homes Commodore Homes Skyline Homes
Year Founded 2006 1953 1956 1952 1951
# of Homes Built 3,000 1,700,000+ 100,000+ 20,000+ 1,330,000+
# of Floor Plans 171 2,000+ 175+ 801 2,000+
Average Cost $101 - $143+ per sqft $115 - $260+ per sqft $100 - $200+ per sqft $119 - $147+ per sqft $100 - $185+ per sqft
# of In-State Retail Locations 2 6 3+ 3 0
Reviews Yelp No Reviews 1.5 Stars No Reviews 1 Star No Reviews
Google No Reviews 4.1 Stars No Reviews 1 Star No Reviews

*For additional information on each manufacturer, see our complete company review.



Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average cost of a manufactured home in Maryland?

The average cost of a manufactured home in Maryland was $96,200 in 2021 (based on a Census Bureau survey).

What is the difference between a manufactured home and a mobile home in Maryland?

In Maryland, a manufactured home and a mobile home are the same in terms of their construction. The only difference is in their classification, which is based on the date of their construction. Homes built before June 15, 1976, are classified as mobile homes, while homes built after that date are considered manufactured homes by HUD.

What is the difference between a modular and manufactured home in Maryland?

One key difference between a modular and manufactured home in Maryland is the building code which they are built to. Manufactured homes are built to federally-set HUD standards while modular homes are built to meet all State, County, and Local requirements that are required of site-built homes. Understanding this distinction is important as it will not only affect the price of the home but it will also impact available financing options as well as the possibility of impacting the resale value of the home.

What are alternative options to working with the Maryland manufactured home builders above?

While the Maryland manufactured home builders above are sound options for a prefab home, they are not the only builders. In Maryland, buyers looking to take advantage of the growing prefab housing market might also want to consider building a modular home in Maryland, container home in Maryland, or tiny home in Maryland. Alternatively, the option exists to build a traditional, site-built house.

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