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Edison, California

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Edison, California

Edison is an unincorporated community and census designated place (CDP) in the Tehachapi mountains of Kern County, California. It is located 7.5 miles (12 km) east-southeast of downtown Bakersfield, at an elevation of 571 feet (174 m).

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About Edison

Edison, CA is a small unincorporated community located in southeastern California.

Officially, Edison is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.01 square miles.

What Makes Edison Unique

  • One of 5 places in the US named Edison — but the California one has a character all its own.
  • An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
  • Positioned in southeastern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Edison

  • Starbucks — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCDP
Population (2024)
Land area1.01 sq mi
Coordinates35.3473, -118.8698

🗺️ Map of Edison