Retrogression in development of rural areas has caused many rural dwellers to rethink their choices of residential locations for urban areas. This study was intended at determining reasons for rural residents’ relocation choice in Abata-Egba community in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Data obtained for this study were mainly from primary source. Using systematic sampling, the primary data were collected directly from the field through administration of 47 questionnaires on rural dwellers, of which 39 questionnaires were retrieved. The questionnaire elicited information on socioeconomic characteristics of the dwellers and predetermined factors affecting residential relocation choice. Direct interviews were subsequently conducted on the Community Chief, two aged community members and the youth representatives. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics and content analysis. Two perspectives to relocation choice were observable; the youths who were willing to relocate and the aged who were unwilling to relocate. Choice of relocation taken by rural dwellers was attributable to poor rural housing, infrastructure and economy. Improved standard of living through tackling these challenges was suggested to curb migration to neighbouring urban areas.