South San Jose to Netflix HQ Commute

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

Drive & Transit Times

From South San Jose (ZIP 95136) to Netflix HQ at 100 Winchester Cir, Los Gatos, CA. Data reflects typical Tuesday 8 AM departure conditions.

Driving
28 mins
13.5 km
Public Transit
1 hour 19 mins
via VTA / Caltrain
Median Home Price
$1,205,000
ZIP 95136 · All types · through August 2026

Commute times are based on Google Maps Distance Matrix, typical weekday 8 AM departure (traffic-aware). Data as of October 7, 2026.

Map: South San Jose → Netflix HQ

Can a Netflix Employee Afford South San Jose?

Monthly cost estimate based on median home price of $1,205,000, 20% down payment, 30-year fixed mortgage at ~6.60% (Freddie Mac 2025 average of weekly 30-year rates). Salary range $150K–$250K for mid-level software engineers (source: Levels.fyi, Glassdoor, LinkedIn Salary, 2024–2026).

Down Payment (20%) $241,000
Loan Amount $964,000
Principal & Interest / mo $6,157
Est. Property Tax / mo $1,255
Est. Insurance / mo $402
Est. Total Housing Cost / mo $7,814
% of Gross Income ($150K–$250K salary) 38%–63%

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 Netflix HQ is approximately 28 mins (13.5 km). By public transit, the journey takes approximately 1 hour 19 mins. These times reflect typical weekday morning traffic conditions.

The median home sale price in South San Jose (ZIP 95136) is approximately $1,205,000 (Redfin data through August 2026), based on Redfin market data. Prices include all property types.

At the median home price of $1,205,000, a typical mortgage payment (20% down, 30-year fixed at ~6.60%, the Freddie Mac 2025 average) totals approximately $7,814/month including estimated taxes and insurance. For a software engineer earning $150K–$250K at Netflix, that represents 38%–63% of gross monthly income. Most lenders recommend keeping housing costs below 36%.

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