Rochester, Montverde

Rochester is an unincorporated place and planned village in Emerson County, Montverde, just east of Montverde A&M University. The area is primarily single-family suburban homes and is home to 21,055 people as of 2016.

History
Rochester was created by MG Homes to take advantage of the high land values around the Montverde A&M University and the area has seen a rapid increase in population since its base development.

Geography
According to the Union Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 6.09 square miles, all of it land. It's boundaries are defined by Emerson County.

Demographics
As of the census of 2016, there were 21,055 people, and 4976 households residing in the area. The population density was 2,365 inhabitants per square mile. The racial makeup of the area was 71.7% White, 5.7% African American, 18.9% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.8% of the population

Government
The area is not officially incorporated, so it has it's own council that works with MG Homes to find solutions and regularly maintain the community.

Economy
The community doesn't have any industrial or corporate zones, but does have a town center, complete with a grocery store, home improvement and other local amneties.

Education
Emerson County Public Schools (ECPS) serves Rochester

Residents are zoned to:
 * East Rochester Primary School
 * Rochester Primary School
 * Rochester High School