St. Clair County taxpayers paid just over $2.9 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, when Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection stood at approximately $3.1 million.
Over the past 12 months, St. Clair County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $32.2 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax.
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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| May | $2,943,600 | -4% |
| April | $3,066,380 | 18.2% |
| March | $2,593,290 | 4.3% |
| February | $2,485,820 | -17% |
| January | $2,993,890 | 10.5% |
| December 2024 | $2,708,810 | -5.8% |
| November 2024 | $2,876,700 | 18.2% |
| October 2024 | $2,433,680 | -3.3% |
| September 2024 | $2,517,800 | <-0.1% |
| August 2024 | $2,517,860 | 1.1% |
| July 2024 | $2,490,170 | -3.5% |
| June 2024 | $2,581,090 | 4.9% |
| May 2024 | $2,459,397 | – |
