South San Jose to Adobe HQ Commute

Typical weekday 8 AM commute times, distances, and housing cost analysis for South San Jose residents working at Adobe HQ.

Drive & Transit Times

From South San Jose (ZIP 95136) to Adobe HQ at 345 Park Ave, San Jose, CA. Data reflects typical Tuesday 8 AM departure conditions.

Driving
12 mins
9.8 km
Public Transit
36 mins
via VTA / Caltrain
Median Home Price
$1,370,000
ZIP 95136 · All types

Commute times are based on Google Maps Distance Matrix, typical weekday 8 AM departure (traffic-aware). Data refreshed monthly. Last updated: May 2026.

Map: South San Jose → Adobe HQ

Can a Adobe Employee Afford South San Jose?

Monthly cost estimate based on median home price of $1,370,000, 20% down payment, 30-year fixed mortgage at ~7.0% (FRED 2025 average). Salary range $150K–$250K for mid-level software engineers (source: Levels.fyi, Glassdoor, LinkedIn Salary, 2024–2026).

Down Payment (20%) $274,000
Loan Amount $1,096,000
Principal & Interest / mo $7,292
Est. Property Tax / mo $1,427
Est. Insurance / mo $457
Est. Total Housing Cost / mo $9,175
% of Gross Income ($150K–$250K salary) 44%–73%

South San Jose is challenging on a $150K salary alone — dual income or RSU income typically required. At $200K–$250K, costs remain above the 36% threshold. Xavier can model your specific scenario.

Estimates only. Does not include HOA, PMI, or exact tax/insurance rates. Property tax rate estimated at 1.25% annually (California Prop 13 base + typical assessments). Consult Xavier for a precise pre-qualification analysis including RSU/bonus income. Salary assumption: $150K–$250K for mid-level software engineers (Levels.fyi, Glassdoor, LinkedIn Salary, 2024–2026). Employer office locations are reviewed annually — last verified April 2026.

Common Questions

The typical weekday 8 AM driving commute from South San Jose to Adobe HQ is approximately 12 mins (9.8 km). By public transit, the journey takes approximately 36 mins. These times reflect typical weekday morning traffic conditions.

The median home sale price in South San Jose (ZIP 95136) is approximately $1,370,000 as of early 2026, based on Redfin market data. Prices include all property types.

At the median home price of $1,370,000, a typical mortgage payment (20% down, 30-year fixed at ~7%) totals approximately $9,175/month including estimated taxes and insurance. For a software engineer earning $150K–$250K at Adobe, that represents 44%–73% of gross monthly income. Most lenders recommend keeping housing costs below 36%.

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