Willow Glen to Netflix HQ Commute

Typical weekday 8 AM commute times, distances, and housing cost analysis for Willow Glen residents working at Netflix HQ.

Drive & Transit Times

From Willow Glen (ZIP 95125) to Netflix HQ at 100 Winchester Cir, Los Gatos, CA. Data reflects typical Tuesday 8 AM departure conditions.

Driving
17 mins
9.0 km
Public Transit
51 mins
via VTA / Caltrain
Median Home Price
$1,850,000
ZIP 95125 · 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: Willow Glen → Netflix HQ

Can a Netflix Employee Afford Willow Glen?

Monthly cost estimate based on median home price of $1,850,000, 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%) $370,000
Loan Amount $1,480,000
Principal & Interest / mo $9,846
Est. Property Tax / mo $1,927
Est. Insurance / mo $617
Est. Total Housing Cost / mo $12,390
% of Gross Income ($150K–$250K salary) 59%–99%

Willow Glen 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 Willow Glen to Netflix HQ is approximately 17 mins (9.0 km). By public transit, the journey takes approximately 51 mins. These times reflect typical weekday morning traffic conditions.

The median home sale price in Willow Glen (ZIP 95125) is approximately $1,850,000 as of early 2026, based on Redfin market data. Prices include all property types.

At the median home price of $1,850,000, a typical mortgage payment (20% down, 30-year fixed at ~7%) totals approximately $12,390/month including estimated taxes and insurance. For a software engineer earning $150K–$250K at Netflix, that represents 59%–99% of gross monthly income. Most lenders recommend keeping housing costs below 36%.

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