Summerville is a city located in the state of South Carolina within the United States. It is situated primarily in Dorchester County, with small portions extending into Berkeley and Charleston Counties. The city lies approximately five miles from the Ashley River and is integrated into the Charleston metropolitan area.
As of the 2020 census, Summerville had a population of 50,915, making it the seventh-most populous city in South Carolina. Known by the nickname "Flower Town in the Pines," the municipality provides various local services and public amenities managed by its municipal government.