St. Clair County taxpayers paid $42,954 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax collection stood at $50,532.
Over the past 12 months, St. Clair County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $463,063 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax.
The Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee 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 | $42,954 | -15% |
| April | $50,532 | 23.6% |
| March | $40,891 | 20.2% |
| February | $34,015 | -3.2% |
| January | $35,132 | -2.1% |
| December 2024 | $35,876 | -2.3% |
| November 2024 | $36,716 | 10.4% |
| October 2024 | $33,265 | -17.4% |
| September 2024 | $40,250 | 5.1% |
| August 2024 | $38,286 | 6.9% |
| July 2024 | $35,811 | -9% |
| June 2024 | $39,335 | 3.7% |
| May 2024 | $37,948 | – |
