St. Clair County taxpayers paid approximately $30.6 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous year, when Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection stood at approximately $29.1 million.
The Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for other taxing jurisdictions’ use.
A 2025 WalletHub study found that Illinois has the highest overall taxes in the U.S., with rates more than 50% higher than the national average. The study estimates that a median household in Illinois pays an effective tax rate of 16.58%, or about $13,099 per year.
Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax Collected in St. Clair County Over Last 7 Years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,605,394 | 5% |
| 2023 | $29,134,951 | 2.3% |
| 2022 | $28,470,958 | 7.4% |
| 2021 | $26,508,364 | 25.1% |
| 2020 | $21,196,738 | 5.5% |
| 2019 | $20,085,015 | -7.9% |
| 2018 | $21,808,163 | – |
