🏡 About Montgomery County
Montgomery County is Maryland's most populous and wealthiest county — a premier suburban jurisdiction directly bordering Washington DC that hosts the National Institutes of Health, the FDA, major federal agency headquarters, and a world-class concentration of biotech and pharmaceutical companies along the I-270 corridor. With a population of over 1 million and median household incomes exceeding $110,000, Montgomery County is one of the most economically dynamic counties in the United States.
With only 4 mobile home parks all clustered along Frederick Road (Route 355) in Germantown, these communities represent some of the rarest and most valuable affordable housing in America. Middlebrook MHC LLC (194 lots) is the county's largest community. Waitlists are common — demand from the massive federal and biotech workforce far exceeds supply.
Montgomery County's mobile home parks provide access to the county's extraordinary public school system (consistently ranked among the nation's best), the MARC Brunswick Line commuter rail to DC, and the enormous employment base of the I-270 corridor — all at a fraction of the cost of any other housing option in the county. They are irreplaceable community assets.
💰 Lot Rent
- Middlebrook MHC (194 lots): call (301) 972-4400
- Montgomery Mobile Village (61 lots): $825–$1,050/month
- Cider Barrel Mobile Home Court: $800–$1,000/month
- Oakcrest Mobile Home Park: $750–$950/month
- Maryland's highest lot rents — reflects DC premium
🚗 Commuting
- Washington DC via I-270 south: 35–45 minutes
- MARC Brunswick Line at Germantown: direct DC service
- Rockville/Bethesda employers: 20–25 minutes
- Frederick via I-270 north: 30 minutes
- I-270 biotech corridor: immediate access
- Shady Grove Metro station: 20 minutes south
🏢 Major Employers
- National Institutes of Health (NIH): Bethesda campus
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA): White Oak campus
- Marriott International: Bethesda HQ
- Lockheed Martin: major Bethesda employer
- Holy Cross Health: regional hospital system
- Montgomery County Public Schools: largest employer
- AstraZeneca, MedImmune: I-270 biotech corridor
🏫 Schools & Amenities
Montgomery County Public Schools is arguably the nation's top large suburban school district — a nationally recognized system with 206 schools, comprehensive language programs, exceptional special education, and outstanding outcomes. Montgomery College has three campuses. The Strathmore Music Center and Round House Theatre provide world-class arts programming. Germantown's own amenities include Rio Washingtonian Center, Milestone Shopping Center, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital opened in 2014.
⚖️ Tenant Rights
Maryland law: 90 days notice for rent increases, 6 months before closure, right of first refusal if park sold. Free help: Maryland Legal Aid (800) 639-6137
📍 Key Areas
Germantown — Frederick Road (20876): All four of Montgomery County's mobile home parks are on Frederick Road (Route 355) in Germantown — giving residents direct access to Montgomery County's top-rated schools, MARC rail commuting, and I-270 employment. Middlebrook MHC LLC (194 lots, 301-972-4400), Montgomery Mobile Village (61 lots, 301-972-3377), Cider Barrel (301-972-3425), and Oakcrest (301-972-5500) form a unique affordable housing cluster in one of America's most expensive suburban counties.
❓ FAQ
How do I get on a waitlist for Montgomery County mobile home parks?
Call each park directly — Middlebrook MHC (301-972-4400), Montgomery Mobile Village (301-972-3377), Cider Barrel (301-972-3425), and Oakcrest (301-972-5500) — and ask specifically about their waitlist process. Given limited availability and high demand, getting on multiple waitlists simultaneously is advisable.
What makes Montgomery County mobile home living special despite high lot rents?
Montgomery County lot rents ($750–$1,050/month) feel high compared to other Maryland counties — but compared to the county's apartment market ($2,000–$4,000/month for a 1-bedroom) or home prices ($550,000+ median), these parks represent 50–75% housing cost savings. Add in the nation's best public schools and direct MARC rail to DC, and the value proposition is exceptional.
Are Montgomery County mobile home parks near the Metro?
The Shady Grove Metro station (Red Line terminus) is approximately 15–20 minutes south on Route 355 from the Germantown parks. Residents can drive to Shady Grove and take Metro to downtown DC — bypassing the I-270 traffic entirely.