Data & Resources

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AWC is your source for publications, city data, and eLearnings. Our resources help you learn about cities, understand the legal landscape, discover municipal trends, and use data to make fact-based decisions. Scroll to the bottom to browse resources by category.

Featured resources

Welcome to city office

AWC is your go-to resource for relevant training, data-driven education, and the latest city news; networking and collaboration with peers; state and federal advocacy; member pooling programs; and much more! Check out these resources to get you started with your work at city hall.

Featured publications

State of the Cities reports

AWC’s State of the Cities research reports reflect the fiscal conditions, policy issues, and service challenges of the 281 cities in Washington state and communicate the links between the health of cities and the state’s economic health. Check out the new comprehensive report, State of the Cities: Empowering Washington cities & towns.

City data

Exploring Washington’s Cities & Towns

Efficient and effective city governments are the foundation for vibrant communities and economic opportunities. Read this overview—newly updated in 2025—to learn the basics of how cities in Washington function, how cities budget and use funds, what services city governments provide, and why it matters.