Medina, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Medina? Because it is located in Medina County, the combined sales tax rate is 6.75%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Medina's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Medina County & transit1.00%
- Total you pay6.75%
Medina sits in Medina County, so its combined rate is 6.75% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 1.00% in Medina County and transit tax. That is the rate on an in-store purchase in Medina, 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 Medina no matter the local rate. Compare this against every other Ohio county rate.
Medina has a population of about 26,339, making it the 44th largest of the 61 Ohio cities tracked here. It sits in Medina County, and its 2 ZIP codes all fall inside that county, so every address in Medina is taxed at 6.75%.
Medina ZIP codes at 6.75%
- 44256
- 44258
How Medina compares to nearby cities
| City | Distance | County | Rate | vs Medina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medina | — | Medina | 6.75% | — |
| Strongsville | 12.3 mi | Cuyahoga | 8.00% | +1.25% |
| Berea | 15.7 mi | Cuyahoga | 8.00% | +1.25% |
| Barberton | 16 mi | Summit | 6.75% | same |
| Akron | 18.4 mi | Summit | 6.75% | same |
Every nearby city charges the same as Medina or more — Strongsville in Cuyahoga County is 1.25% higher. Crossing a county line to shop will not save you tax here.
Calculate tax in Medina
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.
Medina 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 Medina. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 6.75%.
Medina 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 Medina is 6.75% in 2026. This is based on its location in Medina 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 Medina 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 Medina. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 6.75%.
Medina covers 2 ZIP codes (44256, 44258), and all of them fall in Medina 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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