Hudson, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Hudson? Because it is located in Summit County, the combined sales tax rate is 6.75%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Hudson's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Summit County & transit1.00%
- Total you pay6.75%
Hudson sits in Summit County, so its combined rate is 6.75% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 1.00% in Summit County and transit tax. That is the rate on an in-store purchase in Hudson, and the rate an out-of-state or marketplace seller charges on an order delivered here — an Ohio seller shipping from another county charges its own county's rate instead, because Ohio sources intrastate sales to the vendor. A $50.00 taxable item runs $53.38 out the door. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they stay untaxed in Hudson no matter the local rate. Compare this against every other Ohio county rate.
Hudson has a population of about 22,437, making it the 49th largest of the 61 Ohio cities tracked here. It sits in Summit County, and its 2 ZIP codes all fall inside that county, so every address in Hudson is taxed at 6.75%.
Hudson ZIP codes at 6.75%
- 44236
- 44237
How Hudson compares to nearby cities
| City | Distance | County | Rate | vs Hudson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson | — | Summit | 6.75% | — |
| Stow | 5.6 mi | Summit | 6.75% | same |
| Kent | 7.4 mi | Portage | 7.00% | +0.25% |
| Cuyahoga Falls | 7.7 mi | Summit | 6.75% | same |
| Solon | 10.3 mi | Cuyahoga | 8.00% | +1.25% |
Every nearby city charges the same as Hudson or more — Kent in Portage County is 0.25% higher. Crossing a county line to shop will not save you tax here.
Calculate tax in Hudson
Calculate Ohio Sales Tax
Ohio · 2026 tax year · all 88 countiesCalculate total cost and exact Ohio state + county tax on your pre-tax purchase.
An official 2026 estimate based on Ohio Department of Taxation rate schedules (R.C. 5739.02). Actual checkout receipts round intermediate fractions per R.C. 5739.025.
Hudson sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (6.75%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.07 | $1.07 |
| $5.00 | $0.34 | $5.34 |
| $10.00 | $0.68 | $10.68 |
| $25.00 | $1.69 | $26.69 |
| $50.00 | $3.38 | $53.38 |
| $100.00 | $6.75 | $106.75 |
| $500.00 | $33.75 | $533.75 |
| $1,000.00 | $67.50 | $1,067.50 |
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they carry $0 tax in Hudson. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 6.75%.
Hudson sales tax FAQ
Statutory guidance reconciled against official Ohio Department of Taxation regulations, county permissive levies, and R.C. 5739 sourcing rules.
The combined sales tax rate in Hudson is 6.75% in 2026. This is based on its location in Summit County, which adds a 1.00% county and transit portion to Ohio's 5.75% state base rate.
At 6.75%, sales tax on a $100 taxable purchase in Hudson is $6.75, for a total of $106.75.
No. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax statewide, so they are not taxed in Hudson. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 6.75%.
Hudson covers 2 ZIP codes (44236, 44237), and all of them fall in Summit County, so every one is taxed at 6.75%. A ZIP can straddle a county line, so for a specific street address confirm with Ohio's own address lookup.
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Check taxable items in Hudson under our guide to taxable goods in Ohio or learn about the annual Ohio sales tax holiday.