Hillcrest is a hamlet located in the town of Ramapo in Rockland County, New York. It is located about 30 miles from New York City.

According to the United States Census Bureau, as of 2000 Hillcrest has a population of more than 7,000 residents. The hamlet has a total area of 1.3 square miles. It is located at an elevation of over 500 feet above sea level.

The racial demographics of Hillcrest are 25.58% White, 51.11% African American, 0.32% Native American, 14.69% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 4.02% from other races, and 4.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race are 11.48% of the population.

Hillcrest has more than 1,900 households. The median income for a household in the hamlet is $68,889, and the median income for a family is $76,960.