Edison, CA

Sitting just five miles east of downtown Bakersfield, Edison is a tiny, quiet community nestled right where the southern Central Valley meets the Tehachapi foothills. With only a few hundred residents, it offers a peaceful, open setting for anyone who wants quick access to city conveniences alongside plenty of breathing room. The area got its start in the early 1900s as a Southern Pacific railroad stop and power hub, and today it remains a relaxed, spread-out pocket of Kern County with wide skies and clear views of the mountains to the east.

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The surrounding landscape is defined by its working roots, blending citrus orchards and quiet country roads with historic oil fields. Local families are served by the Edison School District, which operates Orangewood Elementary and Edison Middle School. With Highway 58 running right past the community, commuting into Bakersfield for work, shopping, and dining takes only a matter of minutes, making Edison a convenient home base for people who appreciate rural simplicity within arm's reach of the city.